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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

World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 3 April 2025

World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 3 April 2025

Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 10:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 3 Apr 2025Summary: 1 ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Phocis, 40 km south of Lamia, Phthiotis, Central Greece, Greece, on Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, at 09:04 am (Universal Time)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – Phocis, 40 km south of Lamia, Phthiotis, Central Greece, Greece, on Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, at 09:04 am (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 2, 02:40 pm (GMT +3)3.316 km63 km (39 mi) to the SW Ionian Sea, 8.6 km north of Pátrai, Achaea, Western ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 67 km southwest of Biak, Indonesia, on Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, at 03:40 pm (Jayapura time)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 67 km southwest of Biak, Indonesia, on Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, at 03:40 pm (Jayapura time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 25, 2024 07:51 am (Jayapura)4.710 km72 km (45 mi) to the NW South Pacific Ocean, Papua, 124 km east of Manokwari, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 80 km southwest of El Viejo, Chinandega, Nicaragua, on Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025, at 11:16 pm (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 80 km southwest of El Viejo, Chinandega, Nicaragua, on Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025, at 11:16 pm (GMT -6)

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Small magnitude 3.6 earthquake 49 miles southeast of False Pass, Alaska, United States

Small magnitude 3.6 earthquake 49 miles southeast of False Pass, Alaska, United States

Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 05:10 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 occurred 32 minutes ago 49 miles southeast of False ...
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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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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

Etna Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250403/0250Z EXPLOSIVE ACTIVITY IS DECREASING

Etna Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250403/0250Z EXPLOSIVE ACTIVITY IS DECREASING

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Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250403/0938Z FL100 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 03/0940Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250403/0938Z FL100 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 03/0940Z

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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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Weather

National Weather Service

Flash Flood Warning issued April 3 at 5:30AM CDT until April 3 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Flash Flood Warning issued April 3 at 5:30AM CDT until April 3 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

FFWMEG The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Alcorn County in northeastern Mississippi... Eastern ...
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Flood Advisory issued April 3 at 5:29AM CDT until April 3 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Flood Advisory issued April 3 at 5:29AM CDT until April 3 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Kentucky, including the following counties, Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe ...
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Monitoring message only. Please disregard ...
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Frost Advisory issued April 3 at 3:27AM PDT until April 4 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Frost Advisory issued April 3 at 3:27AM PDT until April 4 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result ...
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Freeze Warning issued April 3 at 3:27AM PDT until April 3 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Freeze Warning issued April 3 at 3:27AM PDT until April 3 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result ...
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Frost Advisory issued April 3 at 3:27AM PDT until April 3 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Frost Advisory issued April 3 at 3:27AM PDT until April 3 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...For the first Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the second Frost Advisory, temperatures ...
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