For more than 12 years, he oversaw the city’s response to some of its most challenging disasters. He later led New York’s emergency management agency. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Disasters and Emergencies”
A Crumbling New York Garage Collapsed. Dozens More Have Similar Problems.
By Gotham Rex on May 15, 2023
The fatal failure of a building in Lower Manhattan raised questions about the state of parking structures across New York. Records and interviews reveal some answers. Source: New York Times
A Timeline of Hurricane Sandy
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2022
From a single wave off the coast of Africa to a $52 billion sea wall a decade later. Source: New York Times
Hurricane Sandy, in Pictures
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2022
Ten years later, the photos are still here. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Declares State of Emergency in New York City to Respond to Migrant Crisis
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2022
The number of people in the New York City main shelter system has exceeded 61,000, nearing a record for the city. Source: New York Times
W.H.O. Declares Monkeypox Spread a Global Health Emergency
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2022
There have been more than 16,000 cases in 75 countries, overwhelmingly among men who have sex with men. Source: New York Times
What New Yorkers Need to Know About Tornadoes
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
While the chances of a tornado in any of the boroughs are slim, experts said one could still spawn from a severe thunderstorm and devastate the city. Source: New York Times
Calling ‘Code Red’ on Climate, Biden Pushes for Infrastructure Plan
By Gotham Rex on September 7, 2021
“The nation and the world are in peril,” the president said during a stop in a hard-hit borough of New York City. “And that’s not hyperbole. That is a fact.” Source: New York Times
Biden's Speech on Climate Change and Ida: Full Transcript
By Gotham Rex on September 7, 2021
“The nation and the world are in peril,” President Biden said after touring storm damage in New York and Jersey. “And that’s not hyperbole. That is a fact.” Source: New York Times
New York and New Jersey Residents to Receive Federal Aid After Storm
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has estimated the state suffered at least $50 million in damages. Source: New York Times
N.Y. State of Emergency Ends Thursday. Booze to Go to End With It.
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2021
With most restrictions already relaxed and fewer new coronavirus cases being detected in the state, “the emergency is over,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday. Source: New York Times
How to Pack an Emergency Bag
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2020
The first step toward a solid evacuation plan is pulling together all the gear you need, before you need it. Source: New York Times