The NJ Transit Rail Hurricane Plan before Hurricane Sandy:

[Are_grits_groceries]

http://www.documentcloud.org/documents/699314-njt-rail-operations-hurricane-plan.html#document/p2

Well, that's what they got. A complete blackout of aid and info was enacted after the storm.

[JustAnotherGen]

1. I'm okay with that

I interact with S.O.S. officials, DHS, FBI officials on a daily basis in my corporate hack job - kind of a liason of sorts at times. Sometimes too much information can put folks at risk. Understand the vulnerability of our state and proximity to NYC. I think (didn't live here at the time of the event) NJ had the highest numbers of deaths during 9/11. That leads a bit to erring on the side of caution from the citizens here.

I'm thinking - I don't want those who wish to do us harm having that info. Until it is shared in full - we can't assume they did NOT have a plan. And the reality is - the majority of us don't get around by rail.

The greater concern I had post Sandy was that as the the gas stations' were powered back on - an oil refinery state was still having gas shortages. That's what needs to investigated. And there was price gouging going on. And my even bigger concern is why Texas Federal Representatives had the brass balls to ask for financial aid for a Corporation engaging in criminal behavior leading to an explosion and many deaths - after they flipped us the bird over a natural disaster.

[Are_grits_groceries]

2. Good points.

My suggestion would be to have some basic plans that don't have to be redacted. When the general public sees a document like that, most will wonder what is being hidden. They will wonder if there are any plans.
You're right. Too much info can become a big problem in any ways. Some should be kept secret. If you can release something that shows some preparation, then explaining the need for not all of it being released may be easier to believe.
It is pure PR in a way. However, the public has to have some assurance so that they can see that those in charge are ready.