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How a preparedness culture saves lives in Japan’s earthquakes

A world-class early warning system alerts the public after an initial seismic wave, and autonomously cuts power to trains, elevators and industrial equipment. More.

Trump has been dismantling post-9/11 counterterrorism protections

The Trump administration has weakened America’s counterterrorism defenses by downsizing staff, politicizing intelligence, cutting grants and forcing federal agents to focus on immigration enforcement, according to a new report by Democratic lawmakers on the Senate Homeland Security Committee. More.

Cemetery to Host 9/11 Remembrance Mass

Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island will host an open-air Remembrance Mass on September 11 to commemorate 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. More.

Massapequa Park father and 9/11 responder battles stage 5 kidney failure in search for living donor

For more than two decades, John Patrick “JP” Monteforte helped build and restore some of New York’s most iconic landmarks. As a heavy construction laborer, he worked on Citi Field and local bridges, and spent grueling months on cleanup at Ground Zero following Sept. 11, 2001, later assisting with the construction of the 9/11 Memorial Museum. More.

Seattle Center shooting renews focus on emergency preparedness at public events

A growing memorial honoring the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting at Seattle Center serves as a painful reminder of how quickly a day of celebration can turn into tragedy. More.

Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson Set 9/11 Comedy Benefit at Madison Square Garden

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson have set an all-star comedy benefit show at Madison Square Garden, with proceeds going towards 9/11 charities. More.

Chronic Disease, Aging Linked to WTC Responders with PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a common condition affecting World Trade Center (WTC) responders 25 years after the attack on the Twin Towers. While the condition is considered mainly psychological, a new study sheds light on changes in the biological processes of WTC patients with PTSD that may explain why PTSD is associated with a variety of chronic diseases that ultimately contribute to aging. More.

9/11 Day Partners with David&Goliath to Honor 25th Anniversary of September 11, Expand Nation´s largest Day of Service

9/11 Day, the nonprofit that founded and leads the federally recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, has named David&Goliath (D&G) as its Marketing Agency of Record. More.