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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 alert for tropical cyclone TWENTY-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

Green alert for tropical cyclone TWENTY-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 23/02/2025 to 23/02/2025, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 130 km/h) TWENTY-25 was active in SEIndian. The cyclone affects these ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:59.307km) in Papua New Guinea 23/02/2025 01:31 UTC, 60 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:59.307km) in Papua New Guinea 23/02/2025 01:31 UTC, 60 thousand in 100km.

On 2/23/2025 1:31:49 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 60 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, ...
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Green alert for tropical cyclone NINETEEN-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (12738 in Tropical Storm).

Green alert for tropical cyclone NINETEEN-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (12738 in Tropical Storm).

From 22/02/2025 to 22/02/2025, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 139 km/h) NINETEEN-25 was active in SEPacific. The cyclone affects these ...
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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

Volcano earthquake report for Sunday, 23 Feb 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Sunday, 23 Feb 2025

Sun, 23 Feb 2025, 07:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
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Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.2 just reported 27 km southeast of Tena, Ecuador

Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.2 just reported 27 km southeast of Tena, Ecuador

Sun, 23 Feb 2025, 07:34 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred early morning on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, at ...
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Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - Ecuador on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025, at 02:25 am (Guayaquil time)

Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake – Ecuador on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025, at 02:25 am (Guayaquil time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Feb 5, 03:21 am (Guayaquil)4.9150 km89 km (55 mi) to the SW Morona-Santiago, 36 km south of Puyo, Pastaza, Ecuador 9 reportsInfoFeb ...
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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Loreto, Peru, on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025, at 01:55 am (Lima time)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – Loreto, Peru, on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025, at 01:55 am (Lima time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 12, 2023 04:52 pm (Lima)4.4130 km68 km (42 mi) to the SW 281 km west of Iquitos, Loreto, Peru InfoMay 1, ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 89 km west of Chinandega, Chinandega, Nicaragua, on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025, at 12:43 am (GMT -6)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 89 km west of Chinandega, Chinandega, Nicaragua, on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025, at 12:43 am (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Feb 20, 03:49 pm (GMT -6)4.0123 km65 km (41 mi) to the W North Pacific Ocean, 69 km south of Usulutan, Usulutan, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - South of the Fiji Islands on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025, at 06:36 pm (GMT +12)

Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake – South of the Fiji Islands on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025, at 06:36 pm (GMT +12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Feb 1, 01:46 pm (GMT +12)4.4516 km14 km (8.9 mi) to the E South of the Fiji Islands InfoJan 31, 10:29 pm ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

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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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Exposure of Workers at a Facility using a Radiation Generating Device

Exposure of Workers at a Facility using a Radiation Generating Device Print View Posted on: 26 December 2024 Event Date: 15 July ...
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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: 24 August 2018 Event Type: Radiation Source ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Exposure from a Medical Treatment Source

Exposure from a Medical Treatment Source Print View Posted on: 26 December 2024 Event Date: 21 July 2017 Event Type: Radiation Source ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Workers Exceeded Annual Whole Body Dose Limits

Workers Exceeded Annual Whole Body Dose Limits Print View Posted on: 26 December 2024 Event Date: 31 December 2016 Event Type: Radiation ...
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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: 03 December 2015 Event Type: Radiation Source ...
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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL060 LAST REPORTED 23/0438Z EST VA DTG: 23/0550Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL060 LAST REPORTED 23/0438Z EST VA DTG: 23/0550Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA EMISSION OBS AT 23/0540Z. to 8000 ft (2400 m)

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA EMISSION OBS AT 23/0540Z. to 8000 ft (2400 m)

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White Island Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: LOW LEVEL ERUPTION OBS VA DTG: 23/0410Z to 5000 ft (1500 m)

White Island Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: LOW LEVEL ERUPTION OBS VA DTG: 23/0410Z to 5000 ft (1500 m)

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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: LGT VA EMS OBSD to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: LGT VA EMS OBSD to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Telica Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

Telica Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

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Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

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Weather

National Weather Service

Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 3:28AM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 3:28AM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...Flooding is possible along Fishing Creek, near and upstream of its confluence with the Susquehanna River, due to an ice jam ...
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Monitoring message only. Please disregard ...
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High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 12:17AM PST until February 25 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 12:17AM PST until February 25 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Coast and North Coast ...
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Rip Current Statement issued February 23 at 2:14AM CST until February 24 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

Rip Current Statement issued February 23 at 2:14AM CST until February 24 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep ...
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:13AM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:13AM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...Snow expected above 7000 feet with a rain and snow mix below 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations above 7000 feet of ...
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:13AM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:13AM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...Snow expected above 7000 feet with a rain and snow mix below 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations above 7000 feet of ...
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