September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross is sharing tips on how people can prepare before a disaster or emergency occurs. The organization urges families to take action now, saying disasters can strike anytime and anywhere. More.

September is National Preparedness Month, a time when we are reminded that emergencies can happen at any moment. For more than 20 years, the Ready Campaign has encouraged individuals to take practical steps before disaster strikes. More.

Twenty-five years after September 11th, 2001, it is still difficult to contemplate what happened without first thinking about the people. The firefighters and police officers who ran toward the World Trade Center, the emergency managers and health professionals trying to make sense of an inconceivable situation. More.

Twenty-five years after 9/11, New York City’s rebuilt skyline testifies to our national resilience, as do repairs at the Pentagon. But honoring those who sacrificed so much and remembering the fallen is not preparedness. More.

Recently, while looking for some documents, I found a New York City Metro card. It is marked 9:21 a.m., September 11, 2001. It is a small, ordinary object from the last morning America still believed certain things could never happen here. More.

September 11, 2026, marks 25 years since the deadliest terrorist act in history. The 9/11 attacks left a forever impact — on the public, on first responders, (e.g., fire, EMS, law enforcement, the public health community) and on public health preparedness efforts. More.

The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, unfolded over less than two hours. Their effect on public safety has continued for 25 years. The response exposed weaknesses in emergency communications, interagency coordination, high-rise evacuation and intelligence sharing, while the recovery exposed thousands of responders and workers to toxic dust, smoke and debris, creating health consequences that continue to emerge. More.

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to City Hall. I want to acknowledge leaders throughout our administration that are standing here alongside me. More.