I totally agree, the live stream [1] is amazing, discussing steps in the open like that and if there is some time left answer questions from the YouTube chat.
Have a single point of contact that provides information about the recovery process. Being transparent and providing technical info is good, but that task should not be handled directly by the admins at the same time they are focusing on the drop-everything-shit-is-broke emergency.
Not sure if we'll be able to get the full 8+ hours up.