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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 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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Green flood alert in Colombia

Green flood alert in Colombia

On 10/04/2025, a flood started in Colombia, lasting until 14/04/2025 (last update). The flood caused 2 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

World Earthquake Report for Wednesday, 16 April 2025

World Earthquake Report for Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Wed, 16 Apr 2025, 22:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 16 Apr 2025Summary: 1 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake (unconfirmed) - 58 km south of Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan, on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 07:16 am (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake (unconfirmed) – 58 km south of Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan, on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 07:16 am (GMT +9)

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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 63 km west of Sinabang, Indonesia, on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 04:19 am (GMT +7)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Indian Ocean, 63 km west of Sinabang, Indonesia, on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 04:19 am (GMT +7)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Feb 26, 01:26 pm (GMT +7)4.020 km46 km (29 mi) to the SE Indian Ocean, 55 km southwest of Sinabang, Indonesia InfoFeb ...
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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake (unconfirmed) - Guerrero, Mexico, on Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025, at 02:13 pm (Mexico City time)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake (unconfirmed) – Guerrero, Mexico, on Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025, at 02:13 pm (Mexico City time)

3 km (2 mi)NE of epicenter Matamoros(pop: 291) IV: Light Coahuayutla de Jose Maria Izazaga, Guerrero 13 km (8 mi)W of epicenter ...
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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - New Zealand on Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025, at 08:08 am (GMT -12)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – New Zealand on Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025, at 08:08 am (GMT -12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 16, 05:44 am (GMT -12)5.733 km20 km (13 mi) to the S 473 km northeast of Hicks Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand ...
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Moderate mag. 4.9 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand, on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 07:57 am (GMT +12)

Moderate mag. 4.9 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand, on Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, at 07:57 am (GMT +12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 17, 06:22 am (GMT +12)2.537 km1320 km (820 mi) to the S 76 km east of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New ...
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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

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS

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Volcanic activity worldwide 16 Apr 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Ma...

Volcanic activity worldwide 16 Apr 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Ma…

Wed, 16 Apr 2025, 21:00 1744837207 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORSMap of today's active volcanoesSatellite image of Ibu volcano on 16 Apr 2025Satellite ...
Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL080 LAST REP AT 16/0028Z EST VA DTG: 16/2000Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL080 LAST REP AT 16/0028Z EST VA DTG: 16/2000Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)

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Volcanoes Today, 16 Apr 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, Reventador, Sangay

Volcanoes Today, 16 Apr 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, Reventador, Sangay

Volcanoes Today, 16 Apr 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, Reventador, SangayWed, 16 Apr 2025, 19:00 1744830005 | BY: VNSatellite ...
Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: DISCRETE VA ERUPTION LAST REP AT 16/1801Z EST VA DTG: 16/1900Z

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: DISCRETE VA ERUPTION LAST REP AT 16/1801Z EST VA DTG: 16/1900Z

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Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL100 LAST REPORTED AT 16/1235Z EST VA DTG: 16/1840Z to 10000 ft (3000 m)

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL100 LAST REPORTED AT 16/1235Z EST VA DTG: 16/1840Z to 10000 ft (3000 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

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Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 25 percent and wind gusts 20 to 25 mph will create an ...
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Blizzard Warning issued April 16 at 1:59PM AKDT until April 18 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Blizzard Warning issued April 16 at 1:59PM AKDT until April 18 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Arctic ...
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Blizzard Warning issued April 16 at 1:59PM AKDT until April 18 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Blizzard Warning issued April 16 at 1:59PM AKDT until April 18 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic ...
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Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:10PM MST until April 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:10PM MST until April 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 151, 152 and 154. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 6 PM MST this evening ...
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Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:10PM MST until April 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:10PM MST until April 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 153. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 8 PM MST Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with ...
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