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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 5.7M, Depth:94.086km) in Afghanistan 19/04/2025 06:47 UTC, 950 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:94.086km) in Afghanistan 19/04/2025 06:47 UTC, 950 thousand in 100km.

On 4/19/2025 6:47:55 AM, an earthquake occurred in Afghanistan potentially affecting 950 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:94.086km ...
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Green flood alert in Nigeria

Green flood alert in Nigeria

On 17/04/2025, a flood started in Nigeria, lasting until 17/04/2025 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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/ Global Disaster Alerts
Green alert for tropical cyclone THIRTYONE-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

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

From 18/04/2025 to 18/04/2025, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 65 km/h) THIRTYONE-25 was active in NTerritory. 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

Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.5 just reported 100 km southwest of Banga, Philippines

Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.5 just reported 100 km southwest of Banga, Philippines

Sat, 19 Apr 2025, 16:19 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 occurred after midnight on Sunday, April 20th, 2025, at ...
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Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near General Santos, Soccsksargen, Philippines

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near General Santos, Soccsksargen, Philippines

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Strong mag. 5.5 earthquake - Mindanao, Philippines, on Sunday, Apr 20, 2025, at 12:11 am (GMT +8)

Strong mag. 5.5 earthquake – Mindanao, Philippines, on Sunday, Apr 20, 2025, at 12:11 am (GMT +8)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 16, 11:59 pm (GMT +8)3.09 km101 km (63 mi) to the NE 17 km south of Koronadal, Province of South Cotabato, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 142 km southwest of Retalhuleu, Retalhuleu, Guatemala, on Saturday, Apr 19, 2025, at 09:51 am (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 142 km southwest of Retalhuleu, Retalhuleu, Guatemala, on Saturday, Apr 19, 2025, at 09:51 am (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 19, 02:43 am (GMT -6)4.317 km76 km (47 mi) to the E North Pacific Ocean, 93 km southwest of Tiquisate, Escuintla, ...
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Volcano earthquake report for Saturday, 19 Apr 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Saturday, 19 Apr 2025

Sat, 19 Apr 2025, 15:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 33 km west of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico, on Saturday, Apr 19, 2025, at 09:21 am (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – 33 km west of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico, on Saturday, Apr 19, 2025, at 09:21 am (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 15, 03:11 am (GMT -6)4.012 km45 km (28 mi) to the SE North Pacific Ocean, 30 km south of Salina Cruz, ...
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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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/ Hazards, IAEA
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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/ Hazards, IAEA

Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONS VA EMS OBSD to 27000 ft (8200 m)

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONS VA EMS OBSD to 27000 ft (8200 m)

Sat, 19 Apr 2025, 14:45 | BY: VN Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash ...
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/ Global Volcano Activity, Volcanos
Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 19/1111Z EST VA DTG: 19/1350Z

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 19/1111Z EST VA DTG: 19/1350Z

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Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

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Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 LAST REP AT 19/0745Z EST VA DTG: 19/0940Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 LAST REP AT 19/0745Z EST VA DTG: 19/0940Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: FQT EM to 13000 ft (4000 m)

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: FQT EM to 13000 ft (4000 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Winter Storm Warning issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper ...
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Winter Storm Warning issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Winter Storm Warning issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Moderate to Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet. * WHEN...Until ...
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Winter Storm Warning issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Winter Storm Warning issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet, Western/Central Fremont ...
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Winter Storm Warning issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Winter Storm Warning issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Wet Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 ...
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, ...
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 19 at 10:30AM MDT until April 19 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Saguache County East of Continental ...
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