73 Rockland County residents were lost in the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Twenty four years later, that number has continued to rise past 80. The ripples of this loss are felt to this day throughout the county, with multiple ceremonies held around Rockland every anniversary. More.
9/11 Memorial & Museum Expands Access for New Yorkers
Dog Man and FEMA join forces for emergency preparedness PSA
FEMA’s Ready Campaign and the Ad Council have partnered with DreamWorks Animation’s new film Dog Man to promote emergency preparedness among children. The initiative features the animated character Dog Man encouraging children to take an active role in emergency readiness. More.
Appeals court weighs if U.S. can nix accused 9/11 plotters’ plea deal
Lawyers for the Justice Department on Tuesday implored a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., to allow the Pentagon to withdraw from a plea deal ruling out the death penalty for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, saying that if there were ever a case for courts to intervene, it was Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s. More.
NYC ripped over claim that ‘staffing issue’ prevents 9/11 air toxins probe: ‘Can’t believe that it’s that difficult ‘
The city’s Department of Investigation claims a “staffing issue” is preventing it from investigating what past mayoral administrations knew about 9/11 air toxins — prompting criticism from those who think the Big Apple is dragging its heels. More.
Appeals court weighs if U.S. can nix accused 9/11 plotters’ plea deal
Lawyers for the Justice Department on Tuesday implored a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., to allow the Pentagon to withdraw from a plea deal ruling out the death penalty for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, saying that if there were ever a case for courts to intervene, it was Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s. More.
After LA wildfires, Oceanside reviews fire risks, preparedness
Following devastating fires in Los Angeles, Oceanside residents have raised concerns about the city’s ability to handle a similar large-scale disaster in their own backyard, prompting a presentation by the fire and water utilities departments at a Jan. 22 council meeting. More.
Trump Admin Guts School Safety Committee Created to Combat Mass Shootings
When a broad group of parents, educators and activists met in late October at a government office building in Arlington, Virginia, they gathered around a shared goal: Make America’s schools safer. More.
Six ways to keep your school safe when disaster strikes
Children are often hit first and hardest by disasters - and they face major risks to their safety, health and education. UNICEF estimates that nearly half of the world's children - roughly 1 billion - live in one of 33 countries classified as "extremely high risk" from the impacts of climate change. More.