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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 5.7M, Depth:10km) in Russian Federation 15/02/2025 01:48 UTC, Few people affected (in MMI>=VII).

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in Russian Federation 15/02/2025 01:48 UTC, Few people affected (in MMI>=VII).

On 2/15/2025 1:48:10 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russian Federation potentially affecting Few people affected (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, ...
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Orange earthquake alert (Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km) in Ethiopia 14/02/2025 20:28 UTC, 30 thousand (in MMI>=VII).

Orange earthquake alert (Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km) in Ethiopia 14/02/2025 20:28 UTC, 30 thousand (in MMI>=VII).

On 2/14/2025 8:28:23 PM, an earthquake occurred in Ethiopia potentially affecting 30 thousand (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km ...
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Volcanic eruption is on going for Lewotobi in Indonesia

Volcanic eruption is on going for Lewotobi in Indonesia

Volcano Lewotobi is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green ...
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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. 4.7 earthquake - New Zealand on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025, at 03:57 pm (GMT +12)

Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake – New Zealand on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025, at 03:57 pm (GMT +12)

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Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - 273 km E of Levuka, Fiji, on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025, at 03:37 pm (GMT +12)

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake – 273 km E of Levuka, Fiji, on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025, at 03:37 pm (GMT +12)

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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - North of Halmahera, Indonesia, on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025, at 11:53 am (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – North of Halmahera, Indonesia, on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025, at 11:53 am (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Feb 4, 07:21 am (GMT +9)4.497 km96 km (60 mi) to the SW Halmahera, Indonesia InfoFeb 4, 06:35 am (GMT +9)5.9101 km93 km (58 mi) ...
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Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - Indonesia: Flores Sea on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025, at 09:55 am (GMT +8)

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake – Indonesia: Flores Sea on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025, at 09:55 am (GMT +8)

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Volcano earthquake report for Sunday, 16 Feb 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Sunday, 16 Feb 2025

Sun, 16 Feb 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. 4.8 earthquake - South of the Fiji Islands on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025, at 02:04 pm (GMT +13)

Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake – South of the Fiji Islands on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025, at 02:04 pm (GMT +13)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 9, 2024 02:16 pm (GMT +13)4.0359 km39 km (24 mi) to the SW South Of Fiji Islands InfoNov 30, 2024 02:19 ...
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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 FL080 LAST REPORTED 16/0032Z EST VA DTG: 16/0300Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL080 LAST REPORTED 16/0032Z EST VA DTG: 16/0300Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)

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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL120 EXTND NNW OBS VA DTG: 16/0020Z to 12000 ft (3700 m)

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL120 EXTND NNW OBS VA DTG: 16/0020Z to 12000 ft (3700 m)

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Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED 15/2234Z MOV SE EST VA DTG: 15/2300Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED 15/2234Z MOV SE EST VA DTG: 15/2300Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Volcanic activity worldwide 15 Feb 2025: Etna volcano, Santiaguito, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador,...

Volcanic activity worldwide 15 Feb 2025: Etna volcano, Santiaguito, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador,…

Sat, 15 Feb 2025, 22:00 1739656804 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORSMap of today's active volcanoesThe lava flow glow at Etna on 13 February ...
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Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20250215/1931Z FL080 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 15/1930Z

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20250215/1931Z FL080 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 15/1930Z

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Volcanoes Today, 15 Feb 2025: Etna volcano, Santiaguito, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Sakurajima, Canlaon

Volcanoes Today, 15 Feb 2025: Etna volcano, Santiaguito, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Sakurajima, Canlaon

Volcanoes Today, 15 Feb 2025: Etna volcano, Santiaguito, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Sakurajima, CanlaonSat, 15 Feb 2025, 19:00 1739646003 | BY: VNThe ...
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Weather

National Weather Service

Flash Flood Warning issued February 15 at 11:30PM EST until February 21 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Louisville KY

Flash Flood Warning issued February 15 at 11:30PM EST until February 21 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Louisville KY

FFWLMK The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Anderson County in central Kentucky... Bourbon County ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued February 15 at 10:30PM CST until February 15 at 11:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued February 15 at 10:30PM CST until February 15 at 11:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

At 1030 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Watson, or 8 miles north of Denham Springs, moving northeast at 45 ...
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Wind Advisory issued February 15 at 11:29PM EST until February 16 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Wind Advisory issued February 15 at 11:29PM EST until February 16 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than a quarter mile in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 ...
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Wind Advisory issued February 15 at 11:29PM EST until February 16 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Wind Advisory issued February 15 at 11:29PM EST until February 16 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, ...
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Wind Advisory issued February 15 at 11:29PM EST until February 16 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Wind Advisory issued February 15 at 11:29PM EST until February 16 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Catoosa, Dade, Murray, ...
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Dense Fog Advisory issued February 15 at 11:29PM EST until February 16 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 15 at 11:29PM EST until February 16 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than a quarter mile in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 ...
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