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.

John McArdle was a highly decorated member of the NYPD who passed away two years ago from 9/11 related cancer. More.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), PAHO and Earth Medic Earth Nurse invites you to our upcoming webinar. It will bring together key regional stakeholders, experts, and advocates across multiple sectors to discuss disaster preparedness, climate resilience, and health, highlighting the critical importance of targeted, inclusive planning for vulnerable groups. More.