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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 (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:10km) in China 04/12/2025 07:44 UTC, 2 thousand (in MMI>=VII).

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:10km) in China 04/12/2025 07:44 UTC, 2 thousand (in MMI>=VII).

On 12/4/2025 7:44:06 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 2 thousand (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:10km ...
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Pacific-Antarctic Ridge 04/12/2025 03:12 UTC, [unknown].

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Pacific-Antarctic Ridge 04/12/2025 03:12 UTC, [unknown].

On 12/4/2025 3:12:08 AM, an earthquake occurred in Pacific-Antarctic Ridge potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km ...
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:613.568km) in Fiji 02/12/2025 23:35 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:613.568km) in Fiji 02/12/2025 23:35 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

On 12/2/2025 11:35:28 PM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:613.568km ...
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EPA Emergency Response

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COVID-19

CDC COVID-19 Updates

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Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

Volcano earthquake report for Thursday, 4 Dec 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Thursday, 4 Dec 2025

Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 21:50 | 30 mins ago | By: EarthquakeMonitor World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Kota Depok, Jawa Barat, 13 km southeast of Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, at 08:56 pm (Universal Time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Kota Depok, Jawa Barat, 13 km southeast of Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, at 08:56 pm (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Nov 5, 05:09 am (Jakarta)3.310 km90 km (56 mi) to the SW Kabupaten Lebak, Banten, 22 km northwest of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia InfoOct ...
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World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 4 December 2025

World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 4 December 2025

Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 20:20 | 10 mins ago | By: EarthquakeMonitor Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 105 km northeast of Tahuna, Indonesia, on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, at 08:03 pm (Universal Time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – 105 km northeast of Tahuna, Indonesia, on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, at 08:03 pm (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Nov 28, 01:45 am (Makassar)4.210 km67 km (41 mi) to the E Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud, 161 km northeast of Tahuna, Indonesia InfoNov ...
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Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake - Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, at 07:13 am (GMT -12)

Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake – Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, at 07:13 am (GMT -12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 5, 04:30 am (GMT +13)2.09 km1597 km (992 mi) to the SW 61 km east of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand ...
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World Earthquake Report for December 2025

World Earthquake Report for December 2025

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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Radiation worker exposure exceeding 10 times the annual limit

Radiation worker exposure exceeding 10 times the annual limit Print View Posted on: 27 November 2025 Event Date: 01 September 2025 Event ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Radiation worker exposure

Radiation worker exposure Print View Posted on: 07 October 2025 Event Date: 13 January 2025 Event Type: Irradiation/Accelerator Facility Event Location: Czech ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin Print View Posted on: 05 August 2025 Event Date: ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin Print View Posted on: 05 August 2025 Event Date: ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Localised irradiation of a worker’s arm by the beam of a particle accelerator

Localised irradiation of a worker's arm by the beam of a particle accelerator Print View Posted on: 01 August 2025 Event Date: ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Workers Exceeded Annual Dose Limit

Workers Exceeded Annual Dose Limit Print View Posted on: 17 July 2025 Event Date: 08 April 2025 Event Type: Irradiation/Accelerator Facility Event ...
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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Puracé Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCCASIONAL VA EMISSIONS EST VA DTG: 04/2150Z

Puracé Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCCASIONAL VA EMISSIONS EST VA DTG: 04/2150Z

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Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 REPORTED AT 04/2011Z MOV N EST VA DTG: 04/2150Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 REPORTED AT 04/2011Z MOV N EST VA DTG: 04/2150Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Volcanic activity worldwide 4 Dec 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Barren Island, So...

Volcanic activity worldwide 4 Dec 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Barren Island, So…

Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 21:00 | 1 hour ago | By: several contributors Map of today's active volcanoes Kusatsu-Shirane (Honshu): The Japan ...
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Manam Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL080 REPORTED AT 04/1940Z EST VA DTG: 04/2020Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)

Manam Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL080 REPORTED AT 04/1940Z EST VA DTG: 04/2020Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)

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Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.

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Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA SEEN IN SAT AND WEBCAM to 16000 ft (4900 m)

Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA SEEN IN SAT AND WEBCAM to 16000 ft (4900 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, North Woods, and Penobscot Valley ...
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

Winter Storm Warning issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of ...
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Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:56AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:56AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Between 6AM and 7AM...a band of light to moderate snow will track north to south over the Interstate 90 corridor. Motorists should ...
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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 2 at 4:51AM AKST until December 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 2 at 4:51AM AKST until December 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Visibilities one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel ...
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Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:51AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:51AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Between 6AM and 7AM...a band of light to moderate snow will track north to south over the Interstate 90 corridor between 6AM ...
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