Congress in its end-of-year budget bill secured permanent funding to meet the growing health needs of 9/11 first responders and survivors. A change to a funding formula was aimed at solving ongoing shortfalls faced by the World Trade Center Health Program. More.
9/11 World Trade Center Health Program finally locks in permanent funding with budget
Edison Firefighter Who Responded To 9/11 Dies At 76
Retired Edison firefighter Bruce J Gregory died on Monday after a long battle with cancer, The Edison Firefighters Association said on Friday. He was 76. Gregory was part of the team that responded to the Sept. 11 terror attack on the World Trade Center and worked on the “Pile” or Ground Zero. More.
9/11 exhibition that has ‘touched the hearts of many’ is extended in New Ross
The Dunbrody Famine Ship Exhibition Centre has extended the run of the critically acclaimed 9/11 exhibition. This powerful and thought-provoking exhibition has resonated deeply with visitors, offering a poignant tribute to one of the most significant events of the 21st century. More.
The toxic legacy of 9/11: How combined exposures impacted World Trade Center responders' health
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have published a study in the journal Communications Medicine that sheds light on the profound health effects of environmental and chemical exposures experienced by rescue and recovery workers after the 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) attacks. More.
Mount Sinai Study Reveals How Combined Exposures Impacted Health of 9/11 World Trade Center Responders
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have published an important study in the journal Communications Medicine - Nature that sheds light on the profound health effects of environmental and chemical exposures experienced by rescue and recovery workers after the 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) attacks. More.
Community Engagement Toolkit for Emergency Managers
As emergency managers, we are positioned to inclusively engage communities to deliver powerful, long-lasting and impactful emergency preparedness, response and recovery for all. More.
Panama City FD launches preparedness platform
Panama City Fire Department launches platform to improve response time and community preparedness. More.
91 men who helped during 9/11 diagnosed with breast cancer
According to the CDC, 91 men who helped at the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attacks have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Medical oncologist Dr. Thomas Marron says the continuous exposure months after the attacks is likely the cause of increased cancer rates in the responders. More.