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Victim Services & Disaster Relief
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Post-Disaster Guidance and Other Information 
 This Office of Personnel Management (OPM) site contains information provided to help in the aftermath of the September 2001 terrorist attacks. It features the publication Handling Traumatic Events: A Manager's Handbook and up-to-date information on announcements from the agency. Includes pay and leave guidance for federal employees, rights and benefits of reservists called to active duty, a FAQ about benefits for victims of terrorist attacks, and a list of organizations assisting in disaster relief efforts. http://www.opm.gov/guidance/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated Aug 22, 2006 September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
The site for "an advocacy organization founded by family members of September Eleventh victims. Its mission is to seek effective nonviolent responses to terrorism, and identify a commonality with all people similarly affected by violence throughout the world." Includes events, news, contact information, and a selection of readings, "40 Ways to Peace, Not 40 Years of War." http://www.peacefultomorrows.org/index.php Topics: Activism, September 11 & Beyond, Social Issues, Terrorism Last updated Dec 23, 2006 Voices of September 11th
Voices of "advocates on behalf of all those affected by 9/11 with local, state and national organizations on a variety of 9/11 issues, including the development of the Memorial at the World Trade Center, the Victims' Compensation Fund, promoting local and national preparedness and enhancing national security." Includes news, a calendar of September 11 anniversary events and other activities, information about building safety, and links to information about other memorials. http://www.voicesofsept11.org/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated Nov 16, 2006 World Trade Center (WTC) Health Studies and Information on Health Services
Descriptions of health studies by the New York State Department of Health, which "is actively involved in assessing health risks among individuals exposed to the smoke and debris from the World Trade Center" as a result of the September 11, 2001, attacks. Also includes annotated links to health services for residents of lower Manhattan, responders, and health care providers. From the New York State Department of Health. http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmental/investigations/wtc/health_studies/ Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 4, 2007 World Trade Center Health Registry
Results from a survey of "those most directly exposed to the events of 9/11/01" at the World Trade Center. Provides a FAQ, a resource and referral guide, clinical guidelines, and other related publications. Some material also in Spanish and Chinese. From the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in collaboration with other groups and agencies. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/wtc/ Topics: Public Health & Safety, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 6, 2006 World Trade Center Health Resources
"This site is a resource for responders, their families, medical professionals, and those seeking information about the health effects resulting from the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center." Includes links to material about mental and physical health risks, monitoring and treatment programs, studies and reviews of potential health problems, and emergency preparedness efforts. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources. http://www.hhs.gov/wtc/ Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 30, 2007 |
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