Dossier
structural emergency
Coverage of structural emergency in the Nexus archive.
- 'Incredibly dire': Nine months into Gaza ceasefire, conditions 'should have improved by now'
Nine months into a Gaza ceasefire, conditions remain 'incredibly dire' due to ongoing structural emergencies caused by restrictions on aid, construction materials, fuel, and operational access. Shaina Low of the Norwegian Refugee Council highlights that despite reduced hostilities, the inability to reverse destruction persists as a central issue.
- Midtown neighborhood spent a day in limbo as structural emergency shut down blocks
A structural emergency at the former Pfizer headquarters building in New York City's Midtown neighborhood led to evacuations and street closures as engineers worked to stabilize the at-risk structure. Residents and businesses in the area faced disruptions due to the sudden safety measures.