On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the attack on the U.S. Capitol was thwarted. More.
9/11 Memorial Groves undergo crucial restoration to preserve lasting tribute
Palm Desert hosts traveling 9/11 memorial painting
The City of Palm Desert hosted a special event Wednesday, featuring the Traveling 9/11 Memorial Painting, a tribute to the lives lost and heroic efforts of Sept. 11, 2001. The event included a live demonstration by the painting’s custodian, who delivered the artwork to Fire Station 33. More.
9/11 World Trade Center Health Program finally locks in permanent funding with budget
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.
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.