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Emergency Preparedness & Disaster News

We have included this section to help ground resilience theory and concepts in a context of practical applications and current events. Short excerpts are provided from live RSS feeds reporting global emergency preparedness and disaster news. The feeds update every two hours and include the following:

  • Emergency Response: reports from the Global Disaster Alert Organization and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Hazards: reports natural hazards from the NASA Earth Observatory.
  • Earthquakes: reports global earthquakes from the Volcano Discovery website.
  • Transportation: reports from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.
  • Volcanoes: reports global volcano activity from the Volcano Discovery website.
  • Weather: reports from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Scroll the pages and click on the ‘Read More’ link to access more information. This also provides access to a link for the source website. We are continuously updating the disaster news feeds so please contact us to recommend other news sources to include.

Emergency Response

Global Disaster Alert Organization

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 19/12/2024 02:07 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 19/12/2024 02:07 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 12/19/2024 2:07:02 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km ...
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Drought is on going in Brazil

Drought is on going in Brazil

The Drought alert level is Green ...
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Drought is on going in Canada, United States

Drought is on going in Canada, United States

The Drought alert level is Green ...
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EPA Emergency Response

EPA Emergency Response

EPA and Partners Celebrate $1M Through Investing in America Agenda for Northern New Mexico Brownfields Programs

DALLAS, TEXAS (July 23, 2024)  – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New Mexico elected officials celebrated $1 million in Brownfields ...
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EPA Emergency Response

EPA Region 7 Presents $3M Brownfields Check to East Central Intergovernmental Association in Iowa

LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 26, 2024) – Today, at a brownfield site in Clinton, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Brownfields and Land Revitalization Branch Supervisor ...
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COVID-19

CDC COVID-19 Updates

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Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - 111 km ESE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga, on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024, at 09:20 am (Universal Time)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – 111 km ESE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga, on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024, at 09:20 am (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 8, 12:25 pm (GMT +13)5.410 km92 km (57 mi) to the S 147 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga InfoNov 5, 01:31 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 175 km southwest of Valdivia, Valdivia, Los Rios, Chile, on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024, at 04:13 am (GMT -5)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 175 km southwest of Valdivia, Valdivia, Los Rios, Chile, on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024, at 04:13 am (GMT -5)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jan 31, 2022 08:33 pm (GMT -5)4.610 km70 km (44 mi) to the E 87 Km SW of Corral, Chile 6 reportsInfoDec ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 89 km south of Mawlaik, Sagaing, Myanmar, on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024, at 03:09 pm (GMT +6:30)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – 89 km south of Mawlaik, Sagaing, Myanmar, on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024, at 03:09 pm (GMT +6:30)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 11, 06:23 pm (Yangon)4.460 km79 km (49 mi) to the W 25 km east of Hakha, Chin, Myanmar InfoDec 11, 07:55 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 120 km south of Blitar, East Java, Indonesia, on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024, at 02:54 pm (GMT +7)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – Indian Ocean, 120 km south of Blitar, East Java, Indonesia, on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024, at 02:54 pm (GMT +7)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 14, 04:18 pm (GMT +7)4.192 km65 km (41 mi) to the NE Indian Ocean, 76 km south of Kepanjen, East Java, ...
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Small earthquake of magnitude 3.6 just reported 37 miles southwest of Milparinka, New South Wales, Australia

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.6 just reported 37 miles southwest of Milparinka, New South Wales, Australia

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Moderate magnitude 4.8 quake hits 43 km northeast of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran in the morning

Moderate magnitude 4.8 quake hits 43 km northeast of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran in the morning

Sat, 21 Dec 2024, 07:19 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR A magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Bandar-e Lengeh, Hormozgan, Iran, was reported only 8 minutes ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Package containing four radioactive sources lost.

Package containing four radioactive sources lost. Print View Posted on: 18 December 2024 Event Date: 13 December 2024 Event Type: Transportation Event ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Package containing four radioactive sources lost.

Package containing four radioactive sources lost. Print View Posted on: 18 December 2024 Event Date: 13 December 2024 Event Type: Transportation Event ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Triggering of the fire sprinkler system in a fuel production facility at a research center

Triggering of the fire sprinkler system in a fuel production facility at a research center Print View Posted on: 17 December 2024 ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Theft of a nuclear gauge

Theft of a nuclear gauge Print View Posted on: 10 December 2024 Event Date: 20 September 2024 Event Type: Radiation Source Event ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Fuel misplaced

Fuel misplaced Print View Posted on: 23 November 2024 Event Date: 20 November 2024 Event Type: Research Reactor Event Location: Mexico, National ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Worker Overexposure

Worker Overexposure Print View Posted on: 08 November 2024 Event Date: 15 December 2022 Event Type: Radioisotope Processing/Handling Facility Event Location: United ...
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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: WEAK EMISSION to 20000 ft (6100 m)

Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: WEAK EMISSION to 20000 ft (6100 m)

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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)

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Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING SIG VA EMS to 22000 ft (6700 m)

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING SIG VA EMS to 22000 ft (6700 m)

Background:Volcán Popocatépetl, whose name is the Aztec word for smoking mountain, towers to 5426 m 70 km SE of Mexico City to ...
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Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL150 AT 21/0023Z EST VA DTG: 21/0140Z

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL150 AT 21/0023Z EST VA DTG: 21/0140Z

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Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

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High Surf Advisory issued December 21 at 2:21AM PST until December 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

High Surf Advisory issued December 21 at 2:21AM PST until December 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and ...
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Wind Advisory issued December 21 at 2:19AM PST until December 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Wind Advisory issued December 21 at 2:19AM PST until December 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 and ...
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Wind Advisory issued December 21 at 2:19AM PST until December 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Wind Advisory issued December 21 at 2:19AM PST until December 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet ...
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High Surf Advisory issued December 21 at 2:12AM PST until December 25 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Diego CA

High Surf Advisory issued December 21 at 2:12AM PST until December 25 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in San Diego County with local sets to 13 feet. Waves of 5 ...
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High Wind Warning issued December 21 at 1:10AM AKST until December 25 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

High Wind Warning issued December 21 at 1:10AM AKST until December 25 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST ...
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