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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.

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Emergency Response

Global Disaster Alert Organization

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:28.472km) in Indonesia 31/03/2025 15:54 UTC, 550 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:28.472km) in Indonesia 31/03/2025 15:54 UTC, 550 thousand in 100km.

On 3/31/2025 3:54:19 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 550 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:28.472km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:35km) in Tonga 30/03/2025 15:33 UTC, 5 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:35km) in Tonga 30/03/2025 15:33 UTC, 5 thousand in 100km.

On 3/30/2025 3:33:48 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting 5 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:35km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.1M, Depth:10km) in Tonga 30/03/2025 15:04 UTC, 5 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.1M, Depth:10km) in Tonga 30/03/2025 15:04 UTC, 5 thousand in 100km.

On 3/30/2025 3:04:52 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting 5 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.1M, Depth:10km ...
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EPA Emergency Response

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COVID-19

CDC COVID-19 Updates

Turkana Food Inc. Recalls Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste 1lb (16oz) Because of Possible Health Risk

Turkana Food Inc. Recalls Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste 1lb (16oz) Because of Possible Health Risk

Summary Company Announcement Date: February 06, 2025 FDA Publish Date: February 06, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for ...
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Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - 79 km west of Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 02:09 am (GMT +2)

Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake – 79 km west of Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 02:09 am (GMT +2)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 15, 2024 02:54 pm (Longyearbyen)4.26.9 km37 km (23 mi) to the NW 93 km west of Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Savu Sea, 61 km south of Pulau Pura Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 07:42 am (GMT +8)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Savu Sea, 61 km south of Pulau Pura Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 07:42 am (GMT +8)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 23, 03:41 am (GMT +8)4.389 km25 km (16 mi) to the E Timor Region InfoMar 19, 06:39 am (GMT +9)4.491 km25 km (16 mi) ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 61 km east of Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 04:26 am (GMT +5)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – 61 km east of Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 04:26 am (GMT +5)

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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Fiji, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 10:35 am (GMT +12)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, Fiji, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 10:35 am (GMT +12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 13, 08:13 pm (GMT +12)4.3568 km25 km (15 mi) to the SE South of the Fiji Islands InfoFeb 21, 11:37 am ...
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Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 88 km southwest of Ambitle Island, Papua New Guinea, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 08:25 am (Port Moresby time)

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 88 km southwest of Ambitle Island, Papua New Guinea, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 08:25 am (Port Moresby time)

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World Earthquake Report for Monday, 31 March 2025

World Earthquake Report for Monday, 31 March 2025

Mon, 31 Mar 2025, 22:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 31 Mar 2025Summary: 2 ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Radiactive Waste Facility Taken Over

Radiactive Waste Facility Taken Over Print View Posted on: 19 March 2025 Event Date: 02 March 2025 Event Type: Radiation Waste Facility ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Lost Radiography Device

Lost Radiography Device Print View Posted on: 19 March 2025 Event Date: 06 March 2025 Event Type: Radiation Source Event Location: United ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Lost Radiography Device

Lost Radiography Device Print View Posted on: 13 March 2025 Event Date: 06 March 2025 Event Type: Radiation Source Event Location: United ...
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/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Stolen Radiography Camera

Stolen Radiography Camera Print View Posted on: 07 March 2025 Event Date: 27 February 2025 Event Type: Radiation Source Event Location: United ...
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/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Radiactive Waste Facility Taken Over

Radiactive Waste Facility Taken Over Print View Posted on: 03 March 2025 Event Date: 02 March 2025 Event Type: Radiation Source Event ...
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/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Accidential Exposure of Industrial Radiography Worker

Accidential Exposure of Industrial Radiography Worker Print View Posted on: 26 December 2024 Event Date: 12 September 2023 Event Type: Radiation Source ...
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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

White Island Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS LOW LEVEL ERUPTION OBS VA DTG: 01/0153Z to 5000 ft (1500 m)

White Island Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS LOW LEVEL ERUPTION OBS VA DTG: 01/0153Z to 5000 ft (1500 m)

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Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

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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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBS

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBS

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Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED AT 01/0000Z EST VA DTG: 01/0010Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED AT 01/0000Z EST VA DTG: 01/0010Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 AT 31/2310Z EST VA DTG: 01/0000Z

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 AT 31/2310Z EST VA DTG: 01/0000Z

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Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS

Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS

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Weather

National Weather Service

Flood Warning issued March 31 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning issued March 31 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County. Wisconsin River below Whiting ...
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Flood Warning issued March 31 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning issued March 31 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County. Wisconsin River below Whiting ...
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Flood Warning issued March 31 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning issued March 31 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County. Wisconsin River below Whiting ...
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Flood Warning issued March 31 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning issued March 31 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County. Wisconsin River below Whiting ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 31 at 8:30PM MDT until March 31 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 31 at 8:30PM MDT until March 31 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

At 830 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Redington, or 29 miles northeast of Kimball, moving northeast at 35 mph ...
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Flood Watch issued March 31 at 10:29PM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Watch issued March 31 at 10:29PM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup ...
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