FEMA’s Ready Campaign is celebrating National Preparedness Month, an annual time for everyone to take preparedness seriously. The theme for 2026 is “Americans Stand Ready”, which captures how Americans take pride in their ability to protect themselves and their families and work together to recover from disasters. More.
September is National Preparedness Month
Special rescue dog helps 9/11 first responder with PTSD
On Long Island, a 9/11 hero and retired NYPD detective who spent months at Ground Zero now has a new friend: A rescue dog with special skills to help him through some tough times. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports. More.
Lower Manhattan reflects resilience 25 years later while preserving memories of 9/11
Lower Manhattan has undergone a dramatic transformation in the 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, as residents, business owners, clergy and developers point to rebuilding efforts that have reshaped the neighborhood while preserving memories of the tragedy. More.
Emergency Preparedness Comic Book
In 2026, artist Wolly McNair was selected to create a comic book to educate teens and the general public about emergency preparedness topics. Using the Ready Raleigh guide for disaster preparedness as a starting point, he will write and illustrate a comic book for the City to print and distribute. More.
Here’s how to create an emergency supply kit
To help mark National Preparedness Month in September, the Postal Service is encouraging employees to prepare or refresh their home disaster kit. A household disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your family may need in the event of an emergency. More.
9/11 families target Saudi Arabia nuclear deal: ‘They’re not honest brokers’
Anguished families of 9/11 victims are preparing to go nuclear – by gumming up Saudi Arabia’s push to build civilian nuclear reactors with Trump administration approval. More.
The September 11 cancer wave ahead
After the collapse came the dust. It billowed across Lower Manhattan in the wake of the 2001 World Trade Center terror attacks, turning people into ghosts as they trudged to safety. It blew into buildings through broken windows and air intakes, settling into carpets, curtains and upholstery and leaving a fine powder on surfaces. More.
Cancer Diagnoses Among 9/11 Survivors Rise as Toxic Dust Effects Emerge Decades Later
After the World Trade Center towers collapsed on September 11, 2001, a toxic cloud of dust engulfed Lower Manhattan. It entered buildings through shattered windows and ventilation systems, settling on carpets, curtains, furniture, and household surfaces. More.