VanderWal 2 The possible widespread panic as a result of a EMP related news report further limits the media and its ability to project information to the public in a safe and effective way. 1 Numerous problems could arise if society was to panic about their security and danger by the report of a potential threat.2 Those who have no knowledge of an EMP would react the greatest and put significant stress on society.3 “And it seems that the mainstream media avoids talking about it for fear that Americans will panic,” (Krasner).4 Homeland Security would receive a rush of questions and observations to whether or not they are taking the appropriate steps to defend and prepare society along with its delicate infrastructure.5 Higher reliance on Homeland Security would further prove and point to society that the U.S. is not prepared for an EMP attack and that more must be done to prepare the public about this