Panama City Fire Department launches platform to improve response time and community preparedness. More.
Panama City FD launches preparedness platform
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.
The World Trade Center exposome and health effects in 9/11 rescue and recovery workers
In the aftermath of the World Trade Center (WTC) attack on 11 September 2001, rescue and recovery workers faced hazardous conditions and toxic agents. Prior research linked these exposures to adverse health effects, but mainly examined individual factors, overlooking complex mixture effects. More.
How 9/11 continues to claim lives
For almost two months after the World Trade Center collapsed, emergency rescue workers searched for survivors in what became known as "The Pile." The destruction of the 9/11 attacks was unprecedented, and the number of deaths and injuries were shocking. More.
Celebration of life ceremony honors NYPD sergeant who died of 9/11-related illness
Dozens of friends, family and parishioners gathered at SonRise Faith Church in Bulls Head Sunday to celebrate the life of NYPD Sgt. David “Dave” Felix, a retired member of the department who died in August at his Florida home of 9/11-related cancer at 67. More.
Stay Warm and Safe This Winter with FEMA’s Top 6 Cold-Weather Tips
As the holiday season approaches and winter takes hold, it’s important to be prepared for extreme cold and unpredictable weather. FEMA Region 3 is encouraging individuals and communities to embrace winter weather safety with the same care and attention they give to their seasonal celebrations. More.
Durbin Urges Settlement for Accused 9/11 Plotters
The departing chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee asked Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III on Wednesday to support a settlement with the man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks, a move that would allow guilty pleas to go forward in the last days of the Biden administration. More.
Winter Weather Preparedness
Hurricane season is over, but this is the time of year that we see nor’easters and other winter storms that bring rain, wind, snow and ice. Delmarva is no stranger to winter storms – and has had some storms drop a LOT of snow. More.