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Helping Seniors Stay Ready

At Venango House, a 106-apartment senior community in North Philadelphia, emergency preparedness is about more than having a plan. It's about helping residents feel ready and supported when a crisis happens. More.

You can go your own way: US diverges from world on emergency preparedness

Governments around the world are spearheading new campaigns to encourage the general public to be prepared for a host of emergencies that could disrupt essential services, including cyber-attacks and natural disasters. More.

Anticipate the threat, shape the response

A flood forecast arrives too late to stage equipment. A wildfire spreads while agencies piece together separate reports. A firefighter boards a helicopter to search for hidden heat that could reignite a blaze. More.

911 Health Watch’s Historic Settlement with NYC Leads to Release of Hidden 9/11 Documents

On September 8th, 2026, we announced 911 Health Watch’s historic agreement with the City of New York and the Mamdani Administration to release the documents that the City has about what the City of New York knew about the dangers of the toxic chemicals covering lower Manhattan and Western Brooklyn. More.

Seaford keeps memories of 9/11 victims alive

A quarter century after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee continues to honor the five Seaford High School alumni who lost their lives, ensuring their memories live on through community service, scholarships and an annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. More.

Strengthening the crisis-preparedness community in an interconnected world

Today, we have looked at how digitalisation is changing financial services and what this means for deposit insurers, resolution authorities and the wider financial safety net. More.

25 years later, 9/11 families are still fighting to get their day in court

The families of 9/11 victims have been fighting for more than two decades for the right to sue the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its alleged role in the attacks. They may soon get their day in court — so long as a circuit court respects the will of Congress. More.

November 19 Provost’s Lecture to Explore the Legacy of 9/11

The next event in the Provost’s Lecture Series, “9/11: From Event to Legacy,” will take place on Thursday, November 19, from 3:30 pm to 5 pm in the Wang Center Theatre. More.