Nearly a year after FDNY Monsignor John Delendick ’s death from a 9/11-related illness, a plaque dedication ceremony honoring the beloved chaplain was held Friday morning at the Brooklyn firehouse he called home. More.
FDNY honors chaplain who died from 9/11-related illness
Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response through optimised Supply Chains
WFP collaborates with Pacific governments and partners to enhance systems and capacities to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to various shocks, through its Supply Chain Country Capacity Strengthening (SC CCS) initiative. More.
Northeastern data scientist used social media and AI to detect PTSD symptoms in COVID-19 survivors
A Northeastern University researcher is using social media and artificial intelligence to identify those experiencing trauma symptoms after contracting COVID-19. More.
Finding strength in disaster preparedness
Imagine you are told that a 7.0-magnitude earthquake has happened in Salt Lake City, sending aftershocks across the state. This has caused buildings to fall, trees to cover roadways, traffic to be impacted and communication lines to go down. More.
New York State Expands Guidance for Employers to Notify Current and Former Workers of Potential 9/11 Benefits
Businesses that had employees working in Lower Manhattan and Western Brooklyn when the September 11th attacks occurred may need to notify those employees of their potential eligibility for benefits under two federal compensation funds. More.
Hero FDNY chaplain who died of 9/11-related cancer honored with plaque
When the smoke cleared, he’d touched thousands of lives. A heroic firehouse chaplain who died of 9/11-related pancreatic cancer was honored with a plaque at a heartfelt ceremony in Brooklyn Friday — where pals recalled his uniquely funny brand of “spiritual guidance.” More.
Epidemic preparedness is the building block for pandemic response
After each major disease outbreak, from SARS and Ebola to COVID-19, governments, scientists, and funders have turned their focus to pandemic preparedness and the concept of “Disease X” — an unknown pathogen that can cause a pandemic. More.
Texas boy, TSA manager develop long-lasting connection through 9/11
A 9-year-old Arlington, Texas, boy and his family were on their way to New York City when something unique happened. The boy struck an immediate bond with a TSA manager (TSM) at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) due to the young man’s keen interest in the heroes who perished over 23 years ago in the terrorist attacks on 9/11. More.