New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani urges New Yorkers to stay at home and orders the evacuation of the area south of Canal Street. [Washington Post, 9/12/2001; CNN, 9/12/2001]
11:16 a.m. September 11, 2001: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Reportedly Prepare Teams
CNN reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is preparing emergency-response teams as a precaution. [CNN, 9/12/2001]
2:49 p.m. September 11, 2001: Mayor Giuliani Says Subway and Bus Services Partially Restored
New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani announces that the New York City subway and bus service has been partially restored. [CNN, 9/12/2001]
6:10 p.m. September 11, 2001: Mayor Giuliani Tells New Yorkers to Stay Indoors Next Day
New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani urges New Yorkers to stay home the following day. [CNN, 9/12/2001]