As mentioned caww, the information lines have fallen apart in regard to information be given out to the public unless the public is given no information or quiet per the powers that be (or so it appears) then there seems to be a fear the public might want more information or would act upon the information disseminated. Fears appear to be keeping both officials and media from disseminating information to the public. I suppose both officials and media believe the public would possibly panic or demand action(s) be taken that would eliminate the current threats. That would require going where D.C. officials do not want to go. D.C. officials would rather the public be kept in the dark and not be told the facts or at least that is the way I interpret what is currently taking place.