Tag: September 11

Biden Marks 20th Anniversary of Homeland Security Department: ‘Because of You, America Is Safer’

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 2, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Mar 2, 2023

On March 1, President Joe Biden and other officials marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and honored its workforce. Following the September 11 attacks, former President George W. Bush established DHS by signing the Homeland Security Act of 2002. On March 1, 2003, 22 agencies unified under a single […]

NFPA Highlights Four Ways 9/11 Changed the World of Fire and Life Safety

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Sep 9, 2021 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Sep 21, 2021

With this year marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has highlighted four ways that day changed the world of fire and life safety, shedding light on how the fire service, first responders, and others now do their jobs in ways that better protect themselves and enhance safety.