New York Responds: September 11, 2001

October 28, 2:30 pm, Diment Hall
Free | Refreshments Served | Open to the public

SPEAKER: Assistant Chief Richard J. Blatus, FDNY (Ret.)

September 11, 2001 forever changed New York City — and transformed emergency preparedness throughout the United States.

Retired FDNY Assistant Chief Richard J. Blatus offers a firsthand perspective on the Fire Department of New York’s response to the attacks, from the first emergency calls through the extensive operations that followed.

Chief Blatus will discuss how the events of

September 11 reshaped firefighting, emergency management and preparedness, inter-agency response, and public policy. He will also reflect on the lasting impact of that day on first responders, ordinary citizens, and communities across the country.

Join us for a compelling firsthand account of an extraordinary moment in American history and the lessons that continue to influence how communities prepare for and respond to emergencies today.