Ramon is a PIO for a county in a midwestern state. His jurisdiction has just been hit by a powerful tornado.

What is the first thing that he should do$?$

A$.$ Call the local, state, and nation media outlets to schedule a news conference for later that afternoon.

B$.$ Identify the most important audiences with which he needs to communicate.

C$.$ Stop and assess the current situation and determine what people need to do in the coming hours.

D$.$ Start writing messages that are direct, concise, and easy to understand.