09/11/2026
25 years later, as we remember the lives lost on September 11th, we also honor the engine of recovery: the city workers who operated behind the scenes to keep rescue and rebuilding efforts moving.
Within hours of the attacks, standard protocols were replaced by absolute necessity. Here at DCAS, our teams instantly pivoted to emergency procurement, sourcing millions in critical supplies for Ground Zero, from respirators to heavy excavating equipment. Meanwhile, our Fleet mechanics worked around the clock under unimaginable conditions to repair and decontaminate damaged FDNY and NYPD vehicles, partnering to establish emergency fueling stations right at the site so the search wouldn't stop.
But the recovery extended far beyond Ground Zero. To help the thousands of New Yorkers whose livelihoods vanished overnight, the city mobilized the "Twin Towers Job Expos." Over the course of three major fairs in the fall of 2001, hundreds of citywide partners and employers came together to connect displaced workers with tens of thousands of new opportunities, proving that our greatest infrastructure is our community.
It wasn’t just a job; it was a promise to the city. Today, we remember the victims, the heroes, and the quiet resilience of everyone who helped New York City find its footing again. 🤍
