State Public safety leaders met in Conway this morning, focusing on how to prepare for events or disasters with mass-casualties, as well as strengthening coordination. Law enforcement, schools and hospitals all learned how to prevent respond, and recover from major incidents. More.

The son of a 9/11 victim denounced President Trump’s behavior during his meeting with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, alleging Trump refused to hold his counterpart accountable for the 9/11 attacks. More.

Ahead of a visit to the nation's capital by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Tuesday, a cohort of 9/11 survivors, first responders, and family members of those lost, are urging President Donald Trump to demand that Saudi Arabia take accountability for its alleged role in the tragic Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. More.

Eighteen months ago, I wrote my first column for HSToday, “Five Challenges Facing Emergency Management,” identifying issues such as burnout, workforce development, climate change, public trust, and the changing information environment. More.

Students and community members in Marshall, Illinois, learned more about the tragic events of 9/11 without going to New York City. This is done thanks to the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit. The unit travels across the country with retired firefighters, some of whom were there when 9/11 happened. More.

The risk of lung cancer varies among responders involved in rescue and recovery after the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, according to research published in JAMA Network Open. More.

Later this month, President Trump will welcome Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — known as MbS — to Washington. More.

Disasters have broad impacts, whether natural or human-caused events, acts of mass violence, or public health crises. Many people are affected. These events leave behind injury and death as well as damage to the community. Media reports of current events may act as reminders of events in the past. More.