Monday, July 28, 2008

Staten Island and 9/11 Tragedy at World Trade Centre

On one side is the beautiful island of world’s most impressive city is the New York Staten Island, on the other the most horror event of the world. Tragedy that had shaken the entire world. That revealed the true colors of terrorism. Most horrified tragedy which one can never forget in his entire life. Attack at World Trade Center where security is so high that even bird cannot fly on the top of building. The place which was most secured is now lost somewhere. The famous twin tower which holds millions of people for their daily bread. Tower that was famous for its busiest site is no more.

9/11 had shattered all the dreams of many people. So, many people lost their dear and loved ones. For them their smile which they can only imagine is left for remembering. But Staten Island is the place which holds the memory of 9/11 forever. It is due to this reason debris of collapsed buildings were taken. After the initial crisis were over New York police remained engaged in recovery process. Later at request of FEMA and Staten Island Landfill debris were taken for examining the victims remain and also for criminal evidence which was later recycled. It took long time for doing all this and the city took help from other states and cities.

Debris taken to Staten Island was examined thrice for possibility of getting any criminal records. Once the large pieces of metal and rubble were removed smaller items were separated according to size and was placed on convey belts were officials inspected. Evidence and personal effects were recovered throughout the debris inspection process. Phillips and Jordan were responsible for mechanizing this debris inspection. For inspection rakes and shovels were used. Barges belonging to the New York City Department of Sanitation were used to transport World Trade Center rubble from Lower Manhattan to the Staten Island Landfill. The vehicles were examined, decontaminated, shredded, and loaded into barges for transport for recycling center in New Jersey.

The vehicles were taken from the World Trade Center site to the Staten Island Landfill for examination and processing. So the beautiful island which is famous for beauty and cultural contribution of New York City helped in identifying the hideous crime. The island home place of thousands tourists lover is also known for storing debris of the 9/11. To find out the criminal act which has destroyed twin tower and had shattered the heart of thousands?

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