When should the public and media be informed about a disaster?

A.
When any emergency occurs at the facility, internally or externally

B.
When the publics health or safety is in danger

C.
When the disaster has been contained

D.
Whenever site emergencies extend beyond the facility

Explanation:
When an emergency occurs that could potentially have an impact
outside the facility, the public must be informed, regardless of
whether there is any immediate threat to public safety. The disaster
recovery plan should include determinations of the audiences that
may be affected by an emergency, and procedures to communicate
with them. Information the public will want to know could include
public safety or health concerns, the nature of the incident, the remediation
effort, and future prevention steps. Common audiences for
information could include:
The media
Unions and contractors
Shareholders
Neighbors
Employees families and retirees
Since the media is such an important link to the public, disaster plans
and tests must contain procedures for addressing the media and communicating

important information. A trained spokesperson should be
designated, and established communications procedures should be
prepared. Accurate and approved information should be released in a
timely manner, without speculation, blame, or obfuscation. Source:
Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, August, 1998.