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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 6.9M, Depth:10km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:04 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.9M, Depth:10km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:04 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

On 4/4/2025 8:04:38 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.9M, ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 7.2M, Depth:33km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:05 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 7.2M, Depth:33km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:05 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

On 4/4/2025 8:05:39 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 7.2M, ...
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Green flood alert in Uganda

Green flood alert in Uganda

On 26/03/2025, a flood started in Uganda, lasting until 28/03/2025 (last update). The flood caused 7 deaths and 0 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

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 18 km north of Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 11:44 am (Manila time)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – Philippine Sea, 18 km north of Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 11:44 am (Manila time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 11:11 am (Manila)3.710 km86 km (54 mi) to the N Philippine Sea, 30 km northeast of Siargao Island, Philippines  I ...
Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Philippines: 012 km N 25° E of Tago (Surigao Del Sur) on 05 April 2025 - 11:43 AM (PST)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – Philippines: 012 km N 25° E of Tago (Surigao Del Sur) on 05 April 2025 – 11:43 AM (PST)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 11:11 am (Manila)3.710 km99 km (62 mi) to the N Philippine Sea, 30 km northeast of Siargao Island, Philippines  I ...
Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Myanmar on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 09:33 am (Yangon time)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – Myanmar on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 09:33 am (Yangon time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 1, 11:31 pm (GMT +6:30)3.517 km55 km (34 mi) to the S 22 km south of Homalin, Sagaing Region, Myanmar  I ...
Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Celebes Sea, 122 km north of Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 10:23 am (GMT +8)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – Celebes Sea, 122 km north of Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 10:23 am (GMT +8)

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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 139 km southeast of Middelburg Island, Eua, Tonga, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 02:57 pm (GMT +13)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 139 km southeast of Middelburg Island, Eua, Tonga, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 02:57 pm (GMT +13)

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Volcano earthquake report for Saturday,  5 Apr 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Saturday, 5 Apr 2025

Sat, 5 Apr 2025, 01:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...

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

Volcanoes Today, 5 Apr 2025: Popocatépetl volcano, Ibu, Reventador, Sangay, Sakurajima, Nevado del Ruiz

Volcanoes Today, 5 Apr 2025: Popocatépetl volcano, Ibu, Reventador, Sangay, Sakurajima, Nevado del Ruiz

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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION REPORTED AT 05/0121Z EST VA DTG: 05/0120Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION REPORTED AT 05/0121Z EST VA DTG: 05/0120Z

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Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

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Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCSL VA EMS OBSD  to 19000 ft (5800 m)

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCSL VA EMS OBSD to 19000 ft (5800 m)

Background:Volcán Popocatépetl, whose name is the Aztec word for smoking mountain, towers to 5426 m 70 km SE of Mexico City to ...
Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

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Weather

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

At 1129 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Truby, or 7 miles south of Anson, moving northeast at ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 11:30PM CDT until April 4 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 11:30PM CDT until April 4 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

At 1129 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Concan, or 16 miles northeast of Uvalde, moving northeast at 35 mph ...
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Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 11:28PM CDT until April 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 11:28PM CDT until April 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

At 1126 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Cane Creek, or 9 miles northeast of ...
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Monitoring message only. Please disregard ...
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 4 at 8:27PM AKDT until April 5 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 4 at 8:27PM AKDT until April 5 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze to a ...
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Winter Storm Warning issued April 4 at 8:27PM AKDT until April 5 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Winter Storm Warning issued April 4 at 8:27PM AKDT until April 5 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * ...
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