When an attack occurs in the United States that is believed to be terrorist related, officials can rest assured that media coverage will be intense, and a top priority and every media outlet will want the facts. When domestic attacks happen, it is crucial that members of the media receive information promptly that is reliable and as detailed as possible. There is no disparity where the incident occurs, the information should be provided to the citizens of that community as well as the rest of the country. The media can prove to be valuable by providing the citizens with information about emergency services and where they need to go to be reunited with loved ones (Hamblen, J., n.d.) It is necessary that after an incident occurs, the local authorities
