After the collapse of the World Trade Center due to the September 11 attacks , EMS triage centers were quickly relocated and consolidated at the Chelsea Piers and the Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal . The EMS triage center was shut down and disassembled on September 12 , 2001 , due to a lack of need . An ad-hoc volunteer disaster recovery site was run from Chelsea Piers through September 16 , 2001 . Volunteers assisted with resources for ground zero recovery volunteers : sleeping area , food , and cell phones
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Chelsea Piers