The intention is to meet the need for credible source material on terrorism and other very real public health threats. The reports and images that would shape people’s view of a possible terror attack or other health crisis would have an extraordinary impact not only on the readers, listeners, and viewers but also the writers of those stories. The burden is great for those who follow, or in some cases lead, first responders into the unknown and are then asked to emerge calmly with the facts. While there is a difference between the roles of the public health professional and the journalist, there are also similarities. Both face dangers,.
