McGreevey Thanks Tropicana Rescuers

During a visit to the Atlantic City Medical Center yesterday, Governor James E. McGreevey thanked first responders and construction workers who were instrumental in rescue efforts at the site of the Tropicana garage collapse last month.

“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