“Duhhhhh...and this is made public knowledge, because?!?”
There is absolutely nothing secret about it and people need to know in order to prepare for the possibility.
REALLY!?!
That said, we should also be alarmed that the sky is falling, piece by piece, so that WE can prepare for the possibility that some 'sky junk' just may fall on our house.
REALLY!?! OK, Chicken Little!