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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 [unknown] 03/04/2025 04:18 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 03/04/2025 04:18 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 4/3/2025 4:18:18 AM, 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 earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:36.7km) in Indonesia 02/04/2025 21:03 UTC, 3 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:36.7km) in Indonesia 02/04/2025 21:03 UTC, 3 thousand in 100km.

On 4/2/2025 9:03:39 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 3 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:36.7km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:11.771km) in United States 02/04/2025 16:26 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:11.771km) in United States 02/04/2025 16:26 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

On 4/2/2025 4:26:35 PM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, ...
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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

Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - Balleny Islands Region on Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, at 04:18 am (Universal Time)

Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake – Balleny Islands Region on Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, at 04:18 am (Universal Time)

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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Maluku Sea, 54 km south of Pulau Mayu Island, North Maluku, Indonesia, on Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, at 12:56 pm (Jayapura time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Maluku Sea, 54 km south of Pulau Mayu Island, North Maluku, Indonesia, on Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, at 12:56 pm (Jayapura time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 23, 07:56 am (GMT +9)4.044 km100 km (62 mi) to the SE Maluku Sea, 56 km northwest of Pulau Latalata Island, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 25 km west of La Serena, Elqui, Coquimbo, Chile, on Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, at 12:46 am (Santiago time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 25 km west of La Serena, Elqui, Coquimbo, Chile, on Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, at 12:46 am (Santiago time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 24, 01:35 am (Santiago)5.285 km36 km (23 mi) to the NE 24 km north of La Serena, Elqui, Coquimbo, Chile 32 ...
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Small magnitude 3.1 earthquake 20 km southwest of Challans, France

Small magnitude 3.1 earthquake 20 km southwest of Challans, France

Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 02:31 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 occurred only 4 minutes ago 20 km southwest of ...
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Volcano earthquake report for Thursday, 3 Apr 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Thursday, 3 Apr 2025

Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 00:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 19 km south of Corredor, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, on Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025, at 06:39 pm (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – 19 km south of Corredor, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, on Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025, at 06:39 pm (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 29, 06:03 am (Costa Rica)4.09 km14 km (8.7 mi) to the NE 4.2 km west of Canoas, Puntarenas, Costa Rica  I ...
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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

Kilauea volcano update: 16th eruption stopped

Kilauea volcano update: 16th eruption stopped

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Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 19000 ft (5800 m)

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 19000 ft (5800 m)

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Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS ONGOING

Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS ONGOING

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Etna Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250403/0250Z STROMBOLIAN ACTIVITY OBS VA DTG: 03/0410Z to 18000 ft (5500 m)

Etna Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250403/0250Z STROMBOLIAN ACTIVITY OBS VA DTG: 03/0410Z to 18000 ft (5500 m)

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Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20250403/0209Z FL080 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG: 03/0210Z

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20250403/0209Z FL080 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG: 03/0210Z

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 AT 03/0123Z EST VA DTG: 03/0150Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 AT 03/0123Z EST VA DTG: 03/0150Z

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Weather

National Weather Service

Tornado Watch issued April 3 at 4:30AM EDT until April 3 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Tornado Watch issued April 3 at 4:30AM EDT until April 3 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

TORNADO WATCH 104 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 3 at 4:28AM EDT until April 3 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 3 at 4:28AM EDT until April 3 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

SVRPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Greene County ...
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Tornado Warning issued April 3 at 4:28AM EDT until April 3 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Tornado Warning issued April 3 at 4:28AM EDT until April 3 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

TORJKL The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Wayne County in south central Kentucky ...
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Flood Warning issued April 3 at 4:28AM EDT until April 3 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Flood Warning issued April 3 at 4:28AM EDT until April 3 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan, including the following counties, ...
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Tornado Warning issued April 3 at 4:27AM EDT until April 3 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Tornado Warning issued April 3 at 4:27AM EDT until April 3 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

TORRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West ...
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