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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

World Earthquake Report for Friday, 4 April 2025

World Earthquake Report for Friday, 4 April 2025

Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 22:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 4 Apr 2025Summary: 1 ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - 97 km west of Kefamenanu, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 06:18 am (GMT +8)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – 97 km west of Kefamenanu, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 06:18 am (GMT +8)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 3, 08:14 am (Makassar)3.734 km51 km (32 mi) to the SE Kupang Regency, 58 km west of Kefamenanu, Indonesia  I FELT ...
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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - 208 km south of Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 08:02 am (GMT +10)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – 208 km south of Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 08:02 am (GMT +10)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 07:56 am (GMT +10)5.010 km23 km (14 mi) to the W Solomon Sea, 151 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua ...
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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - Solomon Sea, 151 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 07:56 am (GMT +10)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – Solomon Sea, 151 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 07:56 am (GMT +10)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 07:46 am (GMT +10)5.110 km7.2 km (4.5 mi) to the E Papua New Guinea  I FELT IT InfoApr 5, 07:29 ...
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Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - Papua New Guinea on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 07:46 am (GMT +10)

Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake – Papua New Guinea on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 07:46 am (GMT +10)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 07:29 am (GMT +10)4.910 km25 km (16 mi) to the W Solomon Sea, 164 km southeast of Kimbe, Papua New ...
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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Kabupaten Mimika, South Papua, 137 km southeast of Nabire, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 06:35 am (Jayapura time)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – Kabupaten Mimika, South Papua, 137 km southeast of Nabire, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 06:35 am (Jayapura time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 24, 2024 11:24 pm (Jayapura)4.110 km55 km (34 mi) to the N Kabupaten Paniai, 107 km southeast of Nabire, Indonesia InfoNov ...
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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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/ Hazards, IAEA
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

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20250404/2143Z OVER FL060 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 04/2140Z

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20250404/2143Z OVER FL060 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 04/2140Z

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Volcanic activity worldwide 4 Apr 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Shiveluch, Ibu, Dukono,...

Volcanic activity worldwide 4 Apr 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Shiveluch, Ibu, Dukono,…

Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 21:00 1743800407 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORSMap of today's active volcanoesSatellite image of Shiveluch volcano on 4 Apr 2025Satellite ...
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Shiveluch Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250404/1954Z FL070 EXTD E MOV 15KT REPORTED

Shiveluch Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250404/1954Z FL070 EXTD E MOV 15KT REPORTED

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Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED 04/1753Z EST VA DTG: 04/1800Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED 04/1753Z EST VA DTG: 04/1800Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 REPORTED AT 04/1527Z EST VA DTG: 04/1630Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 REPORTED AT 04/1527Z EST VA DTG: 04/1630Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

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Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/1605Z FL100 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/1610Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/1605Z FL100 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/1610Z

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Weather

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rockford, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to ...
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Flood Warning issued April 4 at 5:30PM CDT until April 6 at 8:38PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning issued April 4 at 5:30PM CDT until April 6 at 8:38PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Maries River near Westphalia. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 5:29PM CDT until April 4 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 5:29PM CDT until April 4 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

SVRSGF The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Ozark County in southwestern Missouri... Western ...
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Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 5:28PM CDT until April 4 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 5:28PM CDT until April 4 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

TORSHV The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Cass County in northeastern Texas... Southwestern Bowie ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 5:28PM CDT until April 4 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 5:28PM CDT until April 4 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

SVRPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Ripley County in southeastern Missouri... West central ...
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Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 5:28PM CDT until April 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 5:28PM CDT until April 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

At 528 PM CDT, Emergency management reported multiple water rescues underway in West Plains. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have ...
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