9/11 Evacuation and Personal Accounts

The video recounts the events of 9/11, focusing on the largest marine evacuation in history, led by Peter Johansen, the senior director of ferry operations for New York Waterway. It highlights the chaos and heroism of the day, the personal impact on Johansen, and the health issues faced by those exposed to the disaster. The narrative emphasizes the resilience and unity of New Yorkers in the face of tragedy.

What major transportation routes were shut down in New York City following the 9/11 attacks?

• Brooklyn Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel

• Manhattan Bridge and Williamsburg Bridge

• Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and Queensboro Bridge

• Holland Tunnel and George Washington Bridge

Who was Peter Johansen during the 9/11 attacks?

• A Coast Guard officer

• A police officer in Manhattan

• A senior director of ferry operations for New York Waterway

• A firefighter in New York City

What did Peter Johansen witness while on the ferry on 9/11?

• The evacuation of people from Battery Park

• The first plane crashing into the Twin Towers

• The collapse of the Twin Towers

• The arrival of military helicopters

What confirmed the 9/11 events as a terrorist attack?

• The evacuation order from the Coast Guard

• The second plane crashing into the south tower

• The shutdown of all bridges and tunnels

• The collapse of the first tower

How did the Coast Guard respond to the evacuation needs on 9/11?

• By calling all available boats to assist in the evacuation

• By deploying helicopters to rescue people

• By setting up medical tents in Battery Park

• By organizing a convoy of buses to transport people

What was the estimated number of people evacuated from Manhattan by boat on 9/11?

• 750,000 people

• 500,000 people

• 100,000 people

• 250,000 people

What unusual method did one person use to try to escape Manhattan?

• Using a homemade raft

• Strapping soda bottles to their body to swim

• Hitching a ride on a helicopter

• Climbing across a bridge

What health issue did Peter Johansen face years after 9/11?

• Chronic bronchitis

• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

• Lung cancer

• Asthma

What was a common sentiment among New Yorkers after 9/11?

• A determination to rebuild and help each other

• A desire to leave the city

• A sense of defeatism

• A reluctance to return to normalcy

What lesson did Peter Johansen take away from his experience on 9/11?

• The necessity of military intervention

• The ability to respond and have a positive impact

• The need for better communication systems

• The importance of personal safety