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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 6.3M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 02/04/2025 00:29 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 02/04/2025 00:29 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 4/2/2025 12:29:22 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:10km ...
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Volcanic eruption is on going for Reykjanes in Iceland

Volcanic eruption is on going for Reykjanes in Iceland

Volcano Reykjanes is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:141.02km) in Indonesia 01/04/2025 10:15 UTC, 20 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:141.02km) in Indonesia 01/04/2025 10:15 UTC, 20 thousand in 100km.

On 4/1/2025 10:15:54 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 20 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:141.02km ...
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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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/ Hazards, NASA Natural Hazards

Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Mexico: 59 km Al SURESTE De SAYULA DE ALEMAN, VER, on 2025-04-02 03:44:04 (Hora de México)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Mexico: 59 km Al SURESTE De SAYULA DE ALEMAN, VER, on 2025-04-02 03:44:04 (Hora de México)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 1, 08:39 pm (Mexico City)4.1152 km78 km (49 mi) to the SE Oaxaca, 57 km northwest of Cintalapa de Figueroa, Chiapas, ...
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World Earthquake Report for Wednesday, 2 April 2025

World Earthquake Report for Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Wed, 2 Apr 2025, 06:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 2 Apr 2025Summary: 1 ...
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/ Global Earthquake Activity
Small 2.7 quake hits near Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA

Small 2.7 quake hits near Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA

Wed, 2 Apr 2025, 05:55 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 2.7 occurred late at night on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, ...
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/ Global Earthquake Activity
Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake - 88 km east of Naha, Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025, at 01:35 pm (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake – 88 km east of Naha, Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025, at 01:35 pm (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 2, 08:59 am (GMT +9)5.010 km3.8 km (2.4 mi) to the E 79 km ESE of Katsuren-Haebaru, Japan  I FELT IT ...
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Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - Solomon Islands: 188 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu, on Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025, at 03:44 am (Universal Time)

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake – Solomon Islands: 188 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu, on Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025, at 03:44 am (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 6, 05:05 am (GMT +11)5.0118 km75 km (46 mi) to the SW Coral Sea, 40 km northeast of Hiw Island, Torba, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Oaxaca, Mexico, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 08:39 pm (Mexico City time)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – Oaxaca, Mexico, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, at 08:39 pm (Mexico City time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 31, 10:53 pm (Mexico City)4.0156 km75 km (46 mi) to the NW Veracruz, Mexico  I FELT IT InfoMar 31, 02:29 pm ...
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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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/ Hazards, IAEA
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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/ Hazards, IAEA
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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/ Hazards, IAEA
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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/ Hazards, IAEA
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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/ Hazards, IAEA

Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL130 REPORTED AT 02/0904Z MOV E EST VA DTG: 02/0920Z to 13000 ft (4000 m)

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL130 REPORTED AT 02/0904Z MOV E EST VA DTG: 02/0920Z to 13000 ft (4000 m)

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Volcanoes Today, 2 Apr 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Semeru, Ibu, Marapi, Svartsengi, Kilauea, Sakurajima, Canlaon

Volcanoes Today, 2 Apr 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Semeru, Ibu, Marapi, Svartsengi, Kilauea, Sakurajima, Canlaon

Volcanoes Today, 2 Apr 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Semeru, Ibu, Marapi, Svartsengi, Kilauea, Sakurajima, CanlaonWed, 2 Apr 2025, 09:00 1743584404 | BY: VNThe ...
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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CVGHM REPORT VA TO FL070 AT 02/0736Z EST VA DTG: 02/0730Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CVGHM REPORT VA TO FL070 AT 02/0736Z EST VA DTG: 02/0730Z

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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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Kilauea volcano (Hawai'i): tall lava fountaining in summit crater

Kilauea volcano (Hawai’i): tall lava fountaining in summit crater

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Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250402/0516Z 15NM S OF RJFK FL050 EXTD NE REPORTED

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250402/0516Z 15NM S OF RJFK FL050 EXTD NE REPORTED

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Weather

National Weather Service

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 5:31AM CDT until April 2 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 5:31AM CDT until April 2 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

At 530 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles west of Independence to near Cleveland to ...
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Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

At 529 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Iowa Park, moving east at 65 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 5:30AM CDT until April 2 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 5:30AM CDT until April 2 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

SVROUN The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Lincoln County in central Oklahoma... Southeastern ...
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Monitoring message only. Please disregard ...
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Tornado Watch issued April 2 at 5:28AM CDT until April 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Tornado Watch issued April 2 at 5:28AM CDT until April 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

TORNADO WATCH 93 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES ...
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Tornado Warning issued April 2 at 5:28AM CDT until April 2 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Tornado Warning issued April 2 at 5:28AM CDT until April 2 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

TORTSA The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Osage County in northeastern Oklahoma... Northern Washington ...
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