There are always a number of accidents, crimes, or tragedies in a community. One hopes for as few as possible.
The best way for government to address those misfortunes is to act quickly and openly to take whatever actions law and charity require.
Along the way, however, it might be useful for big talking officials to comprehend that the exaggeration of good news is both laughable on its own and also a source of added scorn when contrasted with actual, bad news.
Honesty going in brings sympathy during bad times; exaggeration going in brings frustration and derision during bad times.
One would think that so many clever officials would think so, too, but then they’ve the problem of not looking ahead.