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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 flood alert in Paraguay

Green flood alert in Paraguay

On 24/03/2025, a flood started in Paraguay, lasting until 26/03/2025 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 500 displaced ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:27.745km) in [unknown] 05/04/2025 11:32 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:27.745km) in [unknown] 05/04/2025 11:32 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 4/5/2025 11:32:09 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:27.745km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 05/04/2025 07:57 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 05/04/2025 07:57 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 4/5/2025 7:57:09 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km ...
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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

World Earthquake Report for Sunday,  6 April 2025

World Earthquake Report for Sunday, 6 April 2025

Sun, 6 Apr 2025, 15:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 6 Apr 2025Summary: 5 ...
Light mag. 3.9 earthquake (unconfirmed) - Vanuatu Islands Region on Sunday, Apr 6, 2025, at 03:23 pm (Universal Time)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake (unconfirmed) – Vanuatu Islands Region on Sunday, Apr 6, 2025, at 03:23 pm (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jun 13, 2018 04:29 am (GMT +11)4.010 km82 km (51 mi) to the S Vanuatu Region InfoDec 1, 2014 10:06 pm (Universal ...
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes near Kent, King County, Washington, USA

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes near Kent, King County, Washington, USA

Sun, 6 Apr 2025, 15:22 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.7 quake in the United States ...
Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Caribbean Sea, 88 km southeast of Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands, on Sunday, Apr 6, 2025, at 09:41 am (GMT -5)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – Caribbean Sea, 88 km southeast of Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands, on Sunday, Apr 6, 2025, at 09:41 am (GMT -5)

Moderate magnitude 4.1 earthquake at unknown depth 6 Apr 14:43 UTC: First to report: VolcanoDiscovery after 1 minute.6 Apr 15:18: Now using ...
Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Otago, New Zealand, on Monday, Apr 7, 2025, at 01:13 am (GMT +11)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – Otago, New Zealand, on Monday, Apr 7, 2025, at 01:13 am (GMT +11)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 8, 2024 02:56 pm (Auckland)3.05 km661 km (411 mi) to the NE 15 km northwest of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand InfoMar ...
Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 193 km northeast of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on Monday, Apr 7, 2025, at 12:51 am (GMT +12)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 193 km northeast of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on Monday, Apr 7, 2025, at 12:51 am (GMT +12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 02:55 pm (GMT +12)3.479 km101 km (63 mi) to the S South Pacific Ocean, 93 km northeast of Whakatane, Bay ...

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

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL080 AT 06/0220Z OBS VA DTG: 06/1530Z

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL080 AT 06/0220Z OBS VA DTG: 06/1530Z

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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL100 OBS AT 06/1510Z MOV NW OBS VA DTG: 06/1510Z to 10000 ft (3000 m)

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL100 OBS AT 06/1510Z MOV NW OBS VA DTG: 06/1510Z to 10000 ft (3000 m)

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White Island Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250405/1530Z ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION

White Island Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250405/1530Z ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION

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

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

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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: LKLY VA CLDS. to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: LKLY VA CLDS. to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: DISCRETE VA TO FL070 REPORTED AT 06/0540Z OBS VA DTG: 06/0740Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: DISCRETE VA TO FL070 REPORTED AT 06/0540Z OBS VA DTG: 06/0740Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:30AM CDT until April 8 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:30AM CDT until April 8 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... Wolf River at Germantown For the Wolf River...including Germantown...Minor flooding is forecast ...
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Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Calcasieu River near White Oak Park ...
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Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Calcasieu River near White Oak Park ...
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Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Calcasieu River near White Oak Park ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 6 at 12:28PM EDT until April 6 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 6 at 12:28PM EDT until April 6 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

SVRFFC The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Fayette County in north central ...
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Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Calcasieu River near White Oak Park ...
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