Just one week after CNN revealed a proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directive to cut key disaster preparedness programs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced nearly $1 billion in funding for such efforts. More.

Massachusetts native Kathy Ball-Toncic embodies a survivor’s spirit. Her journey spans two devastating cancer diagnoses and surviving one of the darkest days in American history—and now, she’s preparing to channel that strength into something bigger: a bike race for cancer research that carries powerful personal significance. More.

The FDNY is denying a decorated Army veteran and former fire marshal — who bravely served in Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11 — his benefits and pension, he claims in a scathing new lawsuit. More.

The emergency response community around Long Island and New York City are mourning the death of a dedicated fireman, paramedic, 9/11 responder and family man. More.

A terrorist who bragged about helping Osama bin Laden mastermind the 9/11 attacks could be freed from a UK prison within days — despite officials declaring him a “risk to national security.” More.

The mournful notes of taps echoed through rainy Bronx neighborhood Thursday afternoon as six New York Police Department officers shouldered the casket of one of their own: Officer Didarul Islam. More.

A New Jersey bill has been amended to remove the deadline for 9/11 first responders applying for disability benefits. Jersey City Fire Chief Jack Johnson expressed his gratitude for the change in an interview. More.

Hurricane season starts on May 15 in the north Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It ends on November 30. Hurricanes don’t only affect people living along the coast. They can cause damage hundreds of miles from the shore. Learn how to be prepared. More.