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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 6M, Depth:53.408km) in Russia 27/08/2025 03:49 UTC, 4 thousand in MMI IV.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6M, Depth:53.408km) in Russia 27/08/2025 03:49 UTC, 4 thousand in MMI IV.

On 8/27/2025 3:49:51 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting 4 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 6M, Depth:53.408km ...
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Green flood alert in Yemen

Green flood alert in Yemen

On 18/08/2025, a flood started in Yemen, lasting until 24/08/2025 (last update). The flood caused 8 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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Green flood alert in Australia

Green flood alert in Australia

On 20/08/2025, a flood started in Australia, lasting until 25/08/2025 (last update). The flood caused 4 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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EPA Emergency Response

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COVID-19

CDC COVID-19 Updates

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Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

World Earthquake Report for Wednesday, 27 August 2025

World Earthquake Report for Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Wed, 27 Aug 2025, 06:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 27 Aug 2025Summary: 1 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake (unconfirmed) - Vanuatu Islands on Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025, at 05:37 am (Universal Time)

Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake (unconfirmed) – Vanuatu Islands on Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025, at 05:37 am (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 29, 08:22 am (Efate)5.110 km71 km (44 mi) to the NW 39 km SSW of Luganville, Vanuatu 2 reportsInfoMar 28, 12:53 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Provincia de Loja, 77 km south of Huaquillas, Provincia de El Oro, Ecuador, on Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025, at 11:26 pm (Guayaquil time)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – Provincia de Loja, 77 km south of Huaquillas, Provincia de El Oro, Ecuador, on Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025, at 11:26 pm (Guayaquil time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 26, 02:30 am (Lima)4.820 km71 km (44 mi) to the NW Peru-Ecuador Border Region  I FELT IT - 3 reportsInfoAug 25, ...
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Significant magnitude 6.0 quake hits 98 km east of Severo-Kuril'sk, Russia early afternoon

Significant magnitude 6.0 quake hits 98 km east of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia early afternoon

Wed, 27 Aug 2025, 04:10 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 6.0 quake in Russia near Severo-Kuril'sk, ...
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Strong mag. 5.7 earthquake - Russia: Kuril Islands on Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025, at 03:49 am (Universal Time)

Strong mag. 5.7 earthquake – Russia: Kuril Islands on Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025, at 03:49 am (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 26, 02:44 pm (Kamchatka)4.042 km58 km (36 mi) to the SW North Pacific Ocean, 65 km southeast of Ostrov Shumshu Island, ...
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Small magnitude 2.5 quake hits 20 km southwest of Valencia, Spain early morning

Small magnitude 2.5 quake hits 20 km southwest of Valencia, Spain early morning

Wed, 27 Aug 2025, 02:40 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 2.5 quake in Spain near Valencia, ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin Print View Posted on: 05 August 2025 Event Date: ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin Print View Posted on: 05 August 2025 Event Date: ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Localised irradiation of a worker’s arm by the beam of a particle accelerator

Localised irradiation of a worker's arm by the beam of a particle accelerator Print View Posted on: 01 August 2025 Event Date: ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Workers Exceeded Annual Dose Limit

Workers Exceeded Annual Dose Limit Print View Posted on: 17 July 2025 Event Date: 08 April 2025 Event Type: Irradiation/Accelerator Facility Event ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Attacks on Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow Nuclear Facilities by the criminal United States of America

Attacks on Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow Nuclear Facilities by the criminal United States of America Print View Posted on: 22 June 2025 ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Several attacks by Zionist regime

Several attacks by Zionist regime Print View Posted on: 14 June 2025 Event Date: 13 June 2025 Event Type: Other Event Location: ...
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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: RPRT OF VA EMS

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: RPRT OF VA EMS

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Karymsky Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.

Karymsky Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.

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Volcanoes Today, 27 Aug 2025: Fuego volcano, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi

Volcanoes Today, 27 Aug 2025: Fuego volcano, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi

Volcanoes Today, 26 Aug 2025: Etna volcano, Santiaguito, Fuego, Karymsky, Klyuchevskoy, Popocatépetl, Semeru, IbuTue, 26 Aug 2025, 20:00 1756238404 | BY: VNEtna ...
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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSION REPORTED AT 27/0239Z EST VA DTG: 27/0250Z

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSION REPORTED AT 27/0239Z EST VA DTG: 27/0250Z

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Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL120 AT 27/0014Z EST VA DTG: 27/0230Z

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL120 AT 27/0014Z EST VA DTG: 27/0230Z

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Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS AT 27/0010Z OBS VA DTG: 27/0010Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS AT 27/0010Z OBS VA DTG: 27/0010Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

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Winter Weather Advisory issued August 26 at 10:01PM AKDT until August 28 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Winter Weather Advisory issued August 26 at 10:01PM AKDT until August 28 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Ice accumulations up to 0.05" possible. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains, Central Beaufort Sea Coast, and Central Brooks Range. * WHEN...Until 10 ...
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Winter Storm Warning issued August 26 at 10:01PM AKDT until August 28 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Winter Storm Warning issued August 26 at 10:01PM AKDT until August 28 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Wintry precipitation expected. A glaze up to 0.1" of ice is possible along Anaktuvuk Pass and the north side of the ...
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Winter Storm Watch issued August 26 at 10:01PM AKDT until August 28 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Winter Storm Watch issued August 26 at 10:01PM AKDT until August 28 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Ice accumulations of 0.1" to 0.25" are possible. * WHERE...Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains and Western Arctic Plains. * WHEN...From ...
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Heat Advisory issued August 26 at 9:53PM AKDT until August 28 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Heat Advisory issued August 26 at 9:53PM AKDT until August 28 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Temperatures up to around 80 expected. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, City of Hyder, and Annette Island. * ...
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Flood Watch issued August 26 at 11:41PM MDT until August 27 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Watch issued August 26 at 11:41PM MDT until August 27 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, along the I-70 ...
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