I don't think people will be angry. I imagine about a quarter to a third of the population will completely freak out, which will lead to the elected whatevers asking for your head on a platter.
I'm actually now eagerly looking forward to that CNN video news story. Best to do the interview with Anderson Cooper in bare feet though

and refer him to the British
Protect and Survive videos on Youtube such as
this .
Remember the news media and politicians like hyperbole and telling folks some uncomfortable facts could be a problem for you no matter how sensible they seem to folks on this particular forum.