Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) communities continue to be disproportionately affected by disasters and mass casualty incidents (MCIs) because of preexisting disparities, historical marginalization, and discrimination. More.
Topic Collection: The LGBTQI+ Community and Disaster Preparedness and Response
Billions in 9/11 aid has gone unclaimed
On Sept. 10, 2015, the eve of the World Trade Center terror attacks’ anniversary, Ken Muller collapsed while running a data center for a Connecticut investment firm, stricken with kidney cancer. His brother-in-law, a cop who’d labored “on the pile” clearing debris in the tragedy’s aftermath, recalled that Ken was a 9/11 “civilian,” a Goldman Sachs employee who was working blocks from Ground Zero when the pirated jets pierced the Twin Towers. More.
Anthony Graviano Depicts What Remains After Tragedy
When terrorists struck the Twin Towers on September 11, many downtown residents and workers fled their homes, offices, and businesses. Artist Anthony Graviano, however, made the decision to remain in his studio just 12 blocks from Ground Zero. More.
Hempfield bike run, memorial display will honor service members killed post-9/11
Tributes to those who have died as a result of military service since 9/11 will be featured Aug. 5 as part of a Fallen Heroes Run and Military Appreciation Day in Hempfield. More.
Lower Manhattan building damaged in 9/11 catches fire
Memories of 9/11 flared Saturday as firefighters raced to put out a blaze in a building heavily damaged during the terror attacks, officials said. Firefighters were called to 200 Liberty St., which is across the street from Ground Zero in Manhattan’s Financial District about 12 p.m. after a fire broke out on one of the upper floors. More.
9/11 Climb
Core Health & Fitness is proud to host the second StairMaster 9/11 Memorial Climb in partnership with The Fire You Carry, the Fire Up Program, and MyZone. We Remember, Respect, and Honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. All proceeds raised were donated to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. More.
9/11 Garden Of Reflection To Host Bucks Co. Flood Victims Service
A second service is set for the community to show "solidarity" for the five victims who died in the flash flooding in nearby Upper Makefield Township Saturday. More.
Rescue & Recovery: In Their Own Voices With Larry Provost
This month's installment of "In Their Own Voices" features Army Reservist Larry Provost, honoring the anniversary of the U.S. Army's 1775 founding last month. Larry Provost responded to lower Manhattan on 9/11 and volunteered for a week, helping to search for survivors. More.