List of business relief resources for WTC area, Sept 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

Several studies following the Oklahoma City Bombing found that many rescue and relief workers experienced emotional distress. However, many did not believe they needed help and would not seek services despite feeling emotional distress. It is important to get help by talking with family, friends, religious leaders or neighbors if you are feeling: .

• Normal emotional responses such as grief, anger, guilt, shame, helplessness, hopelessness, and emotional numbness. • Contusion, disorientation, indecisiveness, worry, shortened attention span, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating. • Physical reactions such as tension, fatigue, edginess, difficulty sleeping, body aches or pain, nausea, change in appetite, being startled easily, change in sex drive and racing heartbeat. • Interpersonal problems such as distrust, irritability, conflict, withdrawal, isolation, and feeling rejected or abandoned, being distant, judgmental, or over-controlling.

Or

If you experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which is less common and could include:

• Feeling as if you or the world is unreal. • Re-experiencing the event during the day or as nightmares. • Being frightened of leaving home or losing interest in normal activities. • Feeling prolonged and increased anxiety, nervousness, or fear of losing control. • Abusing drugs or alcohol.

If these feelings remain longer than a month, we urge you to seek help from medical or mental health professionals, or disaster service organizations like the American Red Cross. The following Department of Mental Health Hotlines can provide direct access to services.

English Life NET (800) 543-3638 Spanish Life NET (877) 298-3373 Chinese Life NET (877) 990-8585

Do I need to contact law enforcement about any remainsfound?

Yes, in the setting of a disaster, remains should be brought to the attention of appropriate law enforcement and forensic representatives for identification.

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