DIThe Distraction Index

#public safety

3 events across 2 weeks

0Damage

1Hype

2Noise

4.4Avg Dmg

17.4Avg Hype

WEEK 35Aug 24 – 30

NOISE2025-08-30

Governor Newsom Deploys State Police to Support Local Law Enforcement

single state · moderate

Minneapolis School Shooting Prompts Safety Discussions

single state · narrow

WEEK 14Mar 30 – Apr 5

NOISE2025-04-05

National Weather Service Faces Critical Staff Shortage

Resource Reallocationfederal · broad