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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 Indonesia 21/10/2024 06:32 UTC, Few people affected (in MMI>=VII).

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 21/10/2024 06:32 UTC, Few people affected (in MMI>=VII).

On 10/21/2024 6:32:35 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting Few people affected (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km ...
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Green flood alert in Republic of Congo

Green flood alert in Republic of Congo

On 19/10/2024, a flood started in Republic of Congo, lasting until 21/10/2024 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 21/10/2024 03:24 UTC, 230 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 21/10/2024 03:24 UTC, 230 thousand in 100km.

On 10/21/2024 3:24:15 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 230 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:10km ...
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EPA Emergency Response

EPA Emergency Response

EPA awards $1 million to the City of Monte Vista for cleanup and redevelopment projects 

Monte Vista, Colo. (May 20, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the City of Monte Vista will receive ...
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COVID-19

CDC COVID-19 Updates

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Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

Strong mag. 5.5 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Fiji, on Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024, at 04:45 am (GMT +13)

Strong mag. 5.5 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, Fiji, on Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024, at 04:45 am (GMT +13)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Oct 20, 06:13 pm (GMT +13)4.3539 km50 km (31 mi) to the SW south of the Fiji Islands  I FELT IT InfoOct ...
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Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica, on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024, at 09:27 am (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica, on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024, at 09:27 am (GMT -6)

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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Ucayali, 95 km east of Uchiza, San Martin, Peru, on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024, at 10:03 am (Lima time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Ucayali, 95 km east of Uchiza, San Martin, Peru, on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024, at 10:03 am (Lima time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Sep 15, 06:29 am (Lima)4.4138 km95 km (59 mi) to the E Huanuco, 38 km southwest of Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru InfoAug 26, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - 28 km northeast of New Aksu, Xinjiang, China, on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024, at 10:00 pm (Urumqi time)

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake – 28 km northeast of New Aksu, Xinjiang, China, on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024, at 10:00 pm (Urumqi time)

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Small magnitude 3.5 quake hits 33 miles northwest of William Creek, South Australia, Australia in the afternoon

Small magnitude 3.5 quake hits 33 miles northwest of William Creek, South Australia, Australia in the afternoon

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World Earthquake Report for Monday, 21 October 2024

World Earthquake Report for Monday, 21 October 2024

Tue, 22 Oct 2024, 00:24 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 22 Oct 2024Summary: 6 ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Partial loss of post-trip cooling

Partial loss of post-trip cooling Print View Posted on: 29 April 2024 Event Date: 15 November 2023 Event Type: Power Reactor Event ...
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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Satellite image of Lewotobi volcano on 22 Oct 2024

Volcanoes Today, 22 Oct 2024: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Sangay

Volcanoes Today, 22 Oct 2024: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, SangayTue, 22 Oct 2024, 13:00 13:00 PM | BY: ...
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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 OBS AT 22/0840Z EXT NE EST VA DTG: 22/1310Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 OBS AT 22/0840Z EXT NE EST VA DTG: 22/1310Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

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Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: continuous ash emissions to 22000 ft (6700 m)

Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: continuous ash emissions to 22000 ft (6700 m)

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Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCNL VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCNL VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 22 at 12:21PM EDT until October 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 22 at 12:21PM EDT until October 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Inland St. Johns, ...
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Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 12:21PM EDT until October 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 12:21PM EDT until October 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches ...
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Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 12:21PM EDT until October 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 12:21PM EDT until October 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away ...
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 12:21PM EDT until October 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 12:21PM EDT until October 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches ...
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