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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 5.8M, Depth:74.036km) in Türkiye 02/06/2025 23:17 UTC, 1.3 million in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:74.036km) in Türkiye 02/06/2025 23:17 UTC, 1.3 million in 100km.

On 6/2/2025 11:17:28 PM, an earthquake occurred in Türkiye potentially affecting 1.3 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:74.036km ...
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Volcanic eruption is on going for Etna in Italy

Volcanic eruption is on going for Etna in Italy

Volcano Etna is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:27km) in Japan 01/06/2025 18:51 UTC, 40 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:27km) in Japan 01/06/2025 18:51 UTC, 40 thousand in 100km.

On 6/1/2025 6:51:53 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 40 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:27km ...
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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 Tuesday, 3 Jun 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Tuesday, 3 Jun 2025

Tue, 3 Jun 2025, 01:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 155 km northeast of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025, at 01:00 pm (GMT +12)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – 155 km northeast of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025, at 01:00 pm (GMT +12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 30, 04:22 pm (GMT +12)4.1143 km82 km (51 mi) to the S South Pacific Ocean, 97 km northeast of Tauranga, Bay ...
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World Earthquake Report for Monday, 2 June 2025

World Earthquake Report for Monday, 2 June 2025

Mon, 2 Jun 2025, 23:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 2 Jun 2025Summary: 36 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - 13 km east of Cintalapa de Figueroa, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico, on Monday, Jun 2, 2025, at 11:54 pm (Universal Time)

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake – 13 km east of Cintalapa de Figueroa, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico, on Monday, Jun 2, 2025, at 11:54 pm (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jun 2, 10:11 am (GMT -6)4.1166 km41 km (25 mi) to the NW Chiapas, Mexico  I FELT IT InfoMay 30, 04:36 pm ...
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Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported about 10 minutes ago near Fethiye, Muğla, Turkey

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported about 10 minutes ago near Fethiye, Muğla, Turkey

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Volcano earthquake report for Monday, 2 Jun 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Monday, 2 Jun 2025

Mon, 2 Jun 2025, 23:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
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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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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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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

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

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

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL080, LAST REPORTED AT 02/1429Z EST VA DTG: 02/2220Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL080, LAST REPORTED AT 02/1429Z EST VA DTG: 02/2220Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)

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Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150, LAST REPORTED AT 02/1735Z EST VA DTG: 02/2150Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150, LAST REPORTED AT 02/1735Z EST VA DTG: 02/2150Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Volcanic activity worldwide 2 Jun 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Poas, ...

Volcanic activity worldwide 2 Jun 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Poas, …

Mon, 2 Jun 2025, 21:00 1748898007 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORSMap of today's active volcanoesThe strong pyroclastic flow from the SE Crater this ...
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Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS. to 19000 ft (5800 m)

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS. to 19000 ft (5800 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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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS CONTG

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS CONTG

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Weather

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

At 929 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Phillipsburg to near ...
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Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Alto affecting Houston, Cherokee, Anderson and Angelina Counties ...
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Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:29PM CDT until June 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:29PM CDT until June 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Alto affecting Houston, Cherokee, Anderson and Angelina Counties ...
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Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:29PM CDT until June 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:29PM CDT until June 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Alto affecting Houston, Cherokee, Anderson and Angelina Counties ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 9:29PM CDT until June 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 9:29PM CDT until June 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

SVRICT The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Sedgwick County in south central Kansas ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 9:29PM CDT until June 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 9:29PM CDT until June 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

SVROUN The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Woods County in northwestern Oklahoma ...
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