McGreevey Thanks Tropicana Rescuers

“With great courage and professionalism, the first responders and construction workers helped to save lives and prevent further injuries when the garage collapsed,” said McGreevey, who presented official Governor’s Proclamations to the organizations which took part in the rescue efforts.
More than 400 individuals responded to the scene after the garage collapsed on October 30. Four construction workers lost their lives, and 20 people were treated at the Atlantic City Medical Center.Two others were treated at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun an investigation of the garage collapse and is working with State and local officials as well as members of the labor unions involved with the construction project. Below is a list of organizations honored today by the Governor:
Atlantic City Fire Department
Atlantic City Police Department
Atlantic County Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management
Atlantic City Office of Emergency Mgt.
South Jersey Building Trades Council
Tropicana Hotel and Casino
Urban Search & Rescue Team
WTC Rescuer Support Victim Program
NJ Critical Incident Stress Response
Mercury CISM Team
NJ Division of Fire Safety
Absecon Fire Department
Margate Fire Department
Atlantic City Medical Center
NJ State Police - T.E.A.M.S. Unit
NJ State Police, Office of Emergency Management- South Region Unit
NJ State Police Field Operations Section
Atlantic County Catholic Charities
Chelsea Baptist Church Fleet Bank, Chelsea Branch
Nextel
Home Depot of Absecon
Salvation Army
Ventor Fire Department
Brigantine Fire & Rescue
Hammonton Rescue Squad
Pleasantville Fire Department
Longport Fire Department
Upper Township Rescue Squad
Hamilton Township EMS
For more information vist the official State of New Jersey website.
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Author: Press Release - State of New Jersey
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