When there are isolated deaths like traffic accidents, the authorities take pains to notify the next of kin before releasing public details, so you're not seein

When there are isolated deaths like traffic accidents, the authorities take pains to notify the next of kin before releasing public details, so you're not seeing the family car on the news wondering if the driver made it. In cases like this, it's all over the news and many people may have an accurate idea of if their loved ones were likely in the affected area. You may call it bullshit, but I've seen a lot of people very relieved to get the news that someone is okay quickly and efficiently like this. It's one of the better things made possible by Facebook.