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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 5.6M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 17/04/2025 00:51 UTC, 920 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 17/04/2025 00:51 UTC, 920 thousand in 100km.

On 4/17/2025 12:51:23 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 920 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 16/04/2025 12:41 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 16/04/2025 12:41 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 4/16/2025 12:41:01 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km ...
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Green flood alert in Angola

Green flood alert in Angola

On 13/04/2025, a flood started in Angola, lasting until 14/04/2025 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 20 displaced ...
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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. 4.0 earthquake - Southern Bolivia on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 03:56 am (Universal Time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Southern Bolivia on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 03:56 am (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Nov 3, 2024 05:18 pm (La Paz)4.8257 km49 km (30 mi) to the E Oruro, 69 km southwest of Llallagua, Potosi, Bolivia ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 70 km south of Coalcoman de Vazquez Pallares, Mexico, on Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025, at 09:11 pm (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 70 km south of Coalcoman de Vazquez Pallares, Mexico, on Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025, at 09:11 pm (GMT -6)

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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - New Zealand on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 02:16 pm (GMT +12)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – New Zealand on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 02:16 pm (GMT +12)

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Volcano earthquake report for Thursday, 17 Apr 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Thursday, 17 Apr 2025

Thu, 17 Apr 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. 4.9 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 490 km northeast of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga, on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 02:14 pm (GMT +13)

Moderate mag. 4.9 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 490 km northeast of Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga, on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 02:14 pm (GMT +13)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 12, 05:48 pm (GMT +13)4.865 km95 km (59 mi) to the NW South Pacific Ocean, 53 km south of Hihifo, Niuas, ...
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Significant magnitude 5.7 quake hits 125 km south of Manado, Indonesia in the morning

Significant magnitude 5.7 quake hits 125 km south of Manado, Indonesia in the morning

Thu, 17 Apr 2025, 00:58 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR A shallow magnitude 5.7 earthquake was reported in the morning near Manado, Kota Manado, ...
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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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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

White Island volcano (New Zealand): elevated unrest sets alert level to 3

White Island volcano (New Zealand): elevated unrest sets alert level to 3

Thu, 17 Apr 2025, 04:20 | BY: MARTIN Despite limited direct observations in recent weeks, webcam images from Whakatāne and Te Kaha ...
Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA NOT OBS

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA NOT OBS

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 LAST REP AT 17/0257Z EST VA DTG: 17/0340Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 LAST REP AT 17/0257Z EST VA DTG: 17/0340Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

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Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL100 LAST REPORTED AT 17/0216Z EST VA DTG: 17/0240Z to 10000 ft (3000 m)

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL100 LAST REPORTED AT 17/0216Z EST VA DTG: 17/0240Z to 10000 ft (3000 m)

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

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

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Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS

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Weather

National Weather Service

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Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 10:32PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 10:32PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 ...
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Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 11:29PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 11:29PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

At 1129 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles west of Volland, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind ...
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Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 10:29PM MDT until April 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 10:29PM MDT until April 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY... .An upper level trough is ...
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Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY... .An upper level trough is ...
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Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

...CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER FOR SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY... .An upper level trough is ...
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