The First Thought of Disaster : Adding Sympathy or Saving Live?

Tsunami that happened in Banten and Lampung, 22 December 2018, reminds us of the fact that Indonesia destined to cope with the constant risk of several natural disaster-like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods and tsunamis. Media is taking part by raises people�s awareness on the disaster. By using qualitative approaches and textual analysis methods, called the discourse of broadcast news, the author tried to capture media coverage in Indonesia television station of the �Banten and Lampung�s Tsunamis�. As the result, in the early coverage, media highlighted the timeliness and personalization news value. These selections shown through the camera angle and the selection of public figures as news source. Further coverage demonstrates the effect line, on the appearing of phenomenon that people took selfies at the site with different intentions, including to prove that they have arrived at the location and are taking part in providing aid. They are trying to raise sympathy and sometimes putting their lives in danger. In the end, it showed how media coverage create a first thought of disaster, that touch the personal side of audience like adding sympathy and curiosity, more than raises public awareness to be alert and attempt to save their live, when similar disaster happens in the future