9/11 Basics
What were the names of the two buildings that were struck in New York City
World Trade Center and Twin Towers
What famous avenue runs through Manhattan and is known for its theaters, shops, and landmarks?
Broadway
This city is known as one of the oldest communities in Westchester County.
New Rochelle
This New York City department lost 343 firefighters on 9/11.
FDNY
This agency became responsible for security screening at U.s. airports after 9/11/
TSA
What famous government building in Washington, D.C, was struck during the attacks
The Pentagon
What island is home to the Statue of Liberty?
Liberty Island
This body of water borders New Rochelle to the south.
Long Island Sound
What number do people in the United States call to report an emergency and request help?
911
This law was passed shortly after 9/11 and expanded the government's ability to fight terrorism.
USA PATRIOT Act?
How many commercial airplanes were hijacked during the attacks?
Four
What famous park is located in the heart of Manhattan?
Central Park
At what New Rochelle location does the city's Fire Department hold its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony?
Fire Station #1 on Harrison Street
What is the job of a 911 dispatcher?
Answering emergency calls and sending the appropriate help?
The U.S. increased security at airports, borders, and other locations after 9/11. What was the main goal?
To prevent future terrorist attacks.
In what state did United Airlines Flight 93 crash?
Pennsylvania
What river separates Manhattan from Brooklyn and Queens?
East River
What New Rochelle school is home to Amy's Greenhouse, a living memorial created in honor of a local woman who died in the attacks?
Henry Barnard Early Childhood Center
What piece of equipment do firefighters commonly use to protect themselves from smoke and other hazards?
Self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA)
This type of identification became increasingly important for security and border screening after 9/11.
Biometric identification.
What government agency was created in response to concerns about security and emergency preparedness after 9/11?
The Department of Homeland Security?
What was New York City called before the English renamed it New York in 1664?
What is New Amsterdam
New Rochelle's Fire Department remembrance ceremony begins at 9:59 a.m. Why was this particular time chosen?
It corresponds to the time the South Tower fell.
What is the name for the system that coordinates police, fire, and emergency medical services during a major emergency?
Incident command/ Incident Command System(ICS)
The U.S. invaded this country in October 2001 as part of its response to the 9/11 attacks
Afghanistan