Each year, hurricane season poses significant risks to buildings, facility operations and communities. The recent 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is a stark reminder of the devastation hurricanes can bring, underscoring the importance of preparation and efficient emergency response. More.
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Hurricane Season
9/11 Victim Wrote Son’s Teacher a Letter Months Before Her Death
More than two decades after CeeCee Ross Lyles died a hero during the 9/11 attacks, her son received a letter she wrote praising him. In an emotional moment, Jevon Castrillo opened a letter his mom had written in March 2001 to his elementary school teacher, Tammy Thurman, NBC affiliate WPTV reported. More.
Lawmakers worry about hundreds of CT residents in World Trade Center Health Program
According to CDC data, there are more than 1,500 people in Connecticut who are enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program. It’s a federal program that was established in 2011, and it covers funding for people with 9/11-related illnesses. Nationwide, data from the CDC shows over $342 million of medical claims were approved by the program in the past year. More.
Preparedness Starts at Home
National Preparedness Month is observed every September to promote disaster and emergency readiness among individuals, families and communities. More.
9/11 families want Congress to push for FBI files on any potential Saudi ties to attackers
Relatives of 9/11 victims are asking members of Congress to press FBI Director Kash Patel at a House hearing on Wednesday to release files related to any potential Saudi government ties to the attackers, family members say. More.
National Preparedness Month: Don’t forget pets in emergency plans
Being prepared for an emergency means considering the needs and safety of all family members, including pets. Each September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency promotes National Preparedness Month to guide families through potential risks and how to prepare for emergencies. More.
9/11 survivor working to help others overcome trauma
This month, New Yorkers once again paused to reflect on the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. For survivor Samantha Silverman, the memory is personal. She was working on Wall Street in 2001, witnessed the attacks at the World Trade Center, and narrowly escaped being buried alive. More.
24 Years Later: 9/11 First Responders and Survivors Still Battle Health Conditions
Two decades after the September 11 terror attacks, hundreds of thousands of people continue to face serious health consequences from toxic exposures at Ground Zero and surrounding areas. More.