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9/11 families urge Trump to press Saudis for accountability ahead of MBS visit to DC: 'Overwhelming evidence'

Ahead of a visit to the nation's capital by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Tuesday, a cohort of 9/11 survivors, first responders, and family members of those lost, are urging President Donald Trump to demand that Saudi Arabia take accountability for its alleged role in the tragic Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. More.

Five New Things Facing Emergency Management

Eighteen months ago, I wrote my first column for HSToday, “Five Challenges Facing Emergency Management,” identifying issues such as burnout, workforce development, climate change, public trust, and the changing information environment. More.

9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit visits Marshall

Students and community members in Marshall, Illinois, learned more about the tragic events of 9/11 without going to New York City. This is done thanks to the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit. The unit travels across the country with retired firefighters, some of whom were there when 9/11 happened. More.

Lung Cancer Risk Varies Among 9/11 Responders

The risk of lung cancer varies among responders involved in rescue and recovery after the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, according to research published in JAMA Network Open. More.

9/11 Families Still Waiting on Saudi Accountability

Later this month, President Trump will welcome Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — known as MbS — to Washington. More.

PTSD: National Center for PTSD

Disasters have broad impacts, whether natural or human-caused events, acts of mass violence, or public health crises. Many people are affected. These events leave behind injury and death as well as damage to the community. Media reports of current events may act as reminders of events in the past. More.

White House Calls This 9/11-Era Fund ‘Wasteful.’ Red and Blue States Rely on It.

President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate a federal disaster preparedness program threatens a fund used by state health systems from Republican-led Texas to the Democratic stronghold of California. More.

A Fall Saved This 9/11 Survivor's Life

For 84-year-old Nicholas Bonamassa, life was filled with walks with his dog and time with his family. But nearly 25 years after he survived the 9/11 attacks just blocks from his office, the tragedy resurfaced in a shocking and unexpected way. More.