The 5th annual Charleston Memorial Stair Climb will take place this weekend in honor of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. More.
Charleston event aims to raise funds and honor 9/11 first responders through stair climb
Port Authority police officer who survived 9/11 WTC collapse pins shield on grandson
After the World Trade Center’s South Tower came crashing down around his ears on 9/11, trapping him under the rubble for several hours, retired Port Authority Police Department Sgt. More.
Legacy of 9/11 hero lives on
John McArdle was a highly decorated member of the NYPD who passed away two years ago from 9/11 related cancer. More.
9/11 forever changed their lives and health. Now the program meant to help faces uncertainty
Longtime volunteer firefighter Curtis Andrews remembers seeing the billowing black smoke coming out of the World Trade Center while rushing down the highway that fateful Sept. 11 morning. More.
Decades after 9/11, PTSD remains a persistent burden for thousands of responders
Stony Brook University-led researchers tracked post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in more than 12,000 World Trade Center responders for 20 years and found that recovery was often delayed, non-linear and incomplete. More.
Disaster Response in Mental Health
Disasters, whether natural or man-made, have a profound impact on the mental health of individuals and communities. The aftermath of a disaster can lead to a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse. More.
Emergency preparedness: What should you pack in a go bag?
A 20-acre brush fire in the Kahikinui area on Maui prompted emergency evacuations on Sunday, June 15. The incident had officials from the Maui Emergency Management Agency alerting residents to grab their “go bag” and evacuate family and pets immediately. More.
The extreme weather survivors taking lessons from gun violence survivors
There’s a new climate advocacy group in town and it’s taking inspiration from an unusual source on how to make disasters personal — the anti-gun violence movement. More.