The Trump administration has gutted the agency overseeing the World Trade Center Health Program, a move advocates say will wreak havoc on the program’s operations and bring critical operations to a standstill. More.
Trump, RFK JR. job cuts gut World Trade Center health program, paralyze care
5 big mistakes you make with food storage and emergency preparedness
If you're like most people, whenever there's a natural disaster somewhere in the world, a disruption to food supply, or the economy has some wobbles, there's a little voice in the back of your head that asks, "What will I do if this happens to me and my family?" More.
'Delay and deny care' to 9/11 survivors. Trump HHS cuts World Trade Center Program staff
The Trump administration fired hundreds of staff at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), including those at the World Trade Center Health Program who treat 9/11 first responders and survivors. More.
WTC Health Program must be saved: Firing of leader Dr. John Howard and others must be reversed
The World Trade Center Health Program, providing essential medical care to the heroes and the victims of 9/11, was spared a 20% Trump administration budget cut in February only when Republican members of Congress from New York fought back and saved the WTCHP. Those members must now ride to the rescue again. More.
Smart fun at the Emergency Preparedness Fair
Who knew getting a jump on disasters could be so much fun? Residents who turned out for the Emergency Preparedness Fair on the grounds of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6441 last weekend met with first responders, law enforcement and experts in emergency management to learn how to protect themselves, their families, friends and neighbors in the event of a disaster. More.
County offers active shooter training to take preparedness to ‘higher level’
Law enforcement and emergency responders gathered together in the school’s gym to assess the active shooter situation they were just called to. Except this situation was all online. More.
Trump cuts to World Trade Center health program trigger bipartisan criticism
President Donald Trump’s deep cuts to the federal agency overseeing health services for survivors of the September 11th attacks have triggered widespread condemnation, including from Republicans worried the reduction will jeopardize a program that has symbolized the government’s commitment to victims of a defining event of the last quarter century. More.
World Trade Center Health Program layoffs will impact 9/11 survivors, officials say
There is outrage over the Trump administration's decision to lay off staff at the World Trade Center Health Program, with many saying the cuts will impact health care for 9/11 survivors. More.