Support Supplies Arrive

The scene of the World Trade Center Twin Towers disaster.

As time went on, more and more personnel from the fire and police systems were deployed to the rescue operation, and a large number of volunteers joined in to contribute their efforts. Basic supplies were also concentrated in the disaster area.

These individuals, integrated under the temporary frontline command established by the New York City Police Department, formed a tightly knit organizational force, deployed wherever needed.

There was no waste of manpower, and no one wandered aimlessly around the disaster area like headless flies. The New York City Police Department's command center relied on a network of walkie-talkies to ensure that everyone played their role to the fullest.

That afternoon, at 5:20 PM, 7 World Trade Center, located next to the North Tower, collapsed. This was the third building to collapse.

Although everyone was prepared and took appropriate measures, no additional casualties were reported. However, the severe damage and pollution caused to the environment by the collapsed building was unavoidable.

In fact, even though wireless communication had not been fully restored by this time, this frontline command post already knew about the situation across the United States thanks to wired communication equipment; much of the information came from media reporters who had arrived at the scene.

National-level issues naturally have other important figures to worry about. The New York City relief workforce, led by George Stacy, can only focus its attention on the immediate disaster.

At this stage, even though the authorities were unwilling to admit it and the news media were prohibited from broadcasting it, Henry's unequivocal statement about the toxic air was accepted by everyone present.

Because of the smoky environment, some people have started to experience symptoms of discomfort. The temporary medical station has become a gathering place for many of these patients.

Most of these people were lucky enough to escape before the two skyscrapers collapsed. However, they didn't run far enough and were caught in the smoke and dust from the collapse, suffering from choking on the almost solid smoke walls.

A small number were simply unlucky, getting hit by falling cement blocks or scratched by flying stones.

As for those hit by large chunks of cement, they didn't need to be sent to the medical station. Most of those that could be dragged out were placed in another morgue; others had to wait for heavy machinery to remove the cement blocks before their remains could be pulled out.

What If...? some people still refuse to acknowledge the harmfulness of cement fumes, then the pungent stench of the fire and smoke billowing from the collapsed ruins is so strong that even a brief exposure would make one nauseous. To say that this thick smoke is harmless is simply blatant lying.

Unfortunately, no matter how many firefighters were present, it was to no avail. The fire likely originated in the space beneath the rubble, with thick smoke billowing from between the stones. Even if the firefighters wanted to spray water to extinguish the blaze, they didn't know where to direct it.

Before nightfall, the first relief supplies from Stark Industries arrived. They included much-needed dry food, drinking water, masks, and respirators.

It was at this moment that Henry truly realized just how much power the large conglomerates under United States capitalism wielded.

The trucks delivering the supplies weren't some hastily assembled hodgepodge of different brands; they were all Stark Industries heavy trucks, emblazoned with the word "STARK" in large letters. The "GG" effect was off the charts, and the supplies arrived fully loaded.

The most important masks and respirators were distributed immediately. Henry even instructed the trucks to unload at different locations based on the type of supplies they were carrying as they passed through the blocked-off intersections, and then distribute them to the nearest local relief workers.

This saves time and manpower by concentrating resources in one place and then distributing them.

Many people haven't been able to get a proper drink of water, let alone have lunch, since arriving at the scene of the incident.

Aside from scattered relief supplies, Stark Industries ' arrival was like a breath of fresh air, injecting life into this nearly dried-up disaster site.

Stark Industries ' supplies seemed to have a ripple effect, with other scattered companies and individuals gradually sending aid to the disaster area.

Under the command of the New York City Police Department, these personnel were stationed in a designated area to distribute supplies to local staff. Supplies not needed immediately were gathered at a distribution center to be retrieved later when required.

Night fell, and searchlights provided by police, fire department, and businesses were set up. Generators scattered throughout the area roared, illuminating the night, which was destined to be anything but peaceful. Rescue efforts continued.

Since advanced technology hasn't been deployed yet, at this stage, the personnel focused on saving lives can only rely on the most basic methods to locate survivors and carry out rescue operations: calling out and waiting for a response from the living.

However, as night fell, a second batch of Stark Industries heavy trucks arrived. They were not carrying ordinary supplies, but technological equipment that Henry had specifically requested, including a set of high-tech combat platforms still in the verification stage.

Wearing jackets emblazoned with the STARK company name, the group set up an even larger tent next to the temporary command post established by the Police Station, bringing in most of the equipment to assemble.

Another group copied a disaster area map from the police command center. They were going to calculate the best locations for the detection equipment and then properly set up the various sensors and detectors.

These engineers, who spend most of their time in laboratories or factories, are not used to field operations, especially when working with respirators, so their movements are somewhat clumsy and awkward.

Despite working through the night, they managed to assemble the equipment and begin testing it. Countless people found it difficult to sleep on this first night after the disaster.

Most of the rescue workers in the disaster area quickly ate some dry food and drank some water to tide them over for dinner before continuing their rescue efforts. Henry, too, never stopped eating.

The following morning, as a new day began, many more volunteers, along with police and firefighters from further afield, joined the rescue efforts as a vital force.

Among them was Tony Stark, a wealthy young man who arrived at the disaster site in a sharp, bespoke suit and Bentley. He and his entourage were all wearing respirators, but their imposing wealth and status remained undiminished.

Upon entering the police station's command tent, Tony Stark immediately spotted Henry, who served as a human command tower, giving instructions through a walkie-talkie in one hand while wolfing down a hot dog in the other.

Given the stature of this person, and the face familiar to national entertainment news, George Stacy, as the frontline commander, naturally took the initiative to greet him.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Tony Stark. I am George Stacy, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, and currently the on-site commander for the World Trade Center Twin Towers disaster. I don't think this is a place for you."

As George Stacy spoke these words with a sense of helplessness, she noticed that some media outlets had spotted the commotion. Not only were people gathering towards the command center, but the flashes of cameras were also increasing. Her intention to see them out was crystal clear.

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