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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 5.9M, Depth:31.126km) in Taiwan 11/06/2025 11:00 UTC, 570 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:31.126km) in Taiwan 11/06/2025 11:00 UTC, 570 thousand in 100km.

On 6/11/2025 11:00:28 AM, an earthquake occurred in Taiwan potentially affecting 570 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:31.126km ...
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Green flood alert in Vietnam

Green flood alert in Vietnam

On 07/06/2025, a flood started in Vietnam, lasting until 09/06/2025 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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/ Global Disaster Alerts
Orange alert for tropical cyclone ONE-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (10.997 million in Tropical Storm).

Orange alert for tropical cyclone ONE-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (10.997 million in Tropical Storm).

From 10/06/2025 to 10/06/2025, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 102 km/h) ONE-25 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these ...
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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

Significant magnitude 5.1 quake hits 117 km southeast of Tahara, Japan around noon

Significant magnitude 5.1 quake hits 117 km southeast of Tahara, Japan around noon

Thu, 12 Jun 2025, 04:01 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR A shallow magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported around noon near Tahara, Tahara-shi, Aichi-ken, Japan.According ...
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Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake (unconfirmed) - Southeast of Honshu, Japan, on Thursday, Jun 12, 2025, at 12:49 pm (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake (unconfirmed) – Southeast of Honshu, Japan, on Thursday, Jun 12, 2025, at 12:49 pm (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jun 11, 11:38 am (GMT +9)4.1334 km71 km (44 mi) to the SE Philippine Sea, 119 km west of Hachijo Jima Island, ...
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Significant magnitude 5.9 quake hits 64 km northwest of Jaen, Peru late at night

Significant magnitude 5.9 quake hits 64 km northwest of Jaen, Peru late at night

Thu, 12 Jun 2025, 03:46 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR Peru was shaken near Jaen, Jaén Province, Cajamarca, by an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 ...
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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - 50 km north of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru, on Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025, at 10:36 pm (Lima time)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – 50 km north of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru, on Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025, at 10:36 pm (Lima time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 25, 09:40 pm (Lima)4.2112 km137 km (85 mi) to the NE 7 km ENE of Tabaconas, Peru InfoJan 29, 03:34 pm ...
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Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.8 just reported 43 km northeast of Nagua, Dominican Republic

Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.8 just reported 43 km northeast of Nagua, Dominican Republic

Thu, 12 Jun 2025, 03:10 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR The citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake reported a magnitude 4.8 quake in the Dominican Republic ...
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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - North Atlantic Ocean, 29 km northeast of Nagua, Dominican Republic, on Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025, at 10:50 pm (GMT -4)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – North Atlantic Ocean, 29 km northeast of Nagua, Dominican Republic, on Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025, at 10:50 pm (GMT -4)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 28, 11:21 pm (Santo Domingo)4.410 km58 km (36 mi) to the E 36 km NE of Samaná, Dominican Republic 17 reportsInfoMar ...
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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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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

Volcanoes Today, 12 Jun 2025: Dukono volcano, Reventador, Sangay

Volcanoes Today, 12 Jun 2025: Dukono volcano, Reventador, Sangay

Volcanoes Today, 11 Jun 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, PoasWed, 11 Jun 2025, 18:00 1749664805 | BY: VNSatellite ...
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/ Global Volcano Activity, Volcanos
Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS ONGOING

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS ONGOING

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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS ONGOIING to 23000 ft (7000 m)

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS ONGOIING to 23000 ft (7000 m)

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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 OBS AT 11/2220Z MOV SSE EST VA DTG: 11/2220Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 OBS AT 11/2220Z MOV SSE EST VA DTG: 11/2220Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

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Volcanic activity worldwide 11 Jun 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Ibu, Duk...

Volcanic activity worldwide 11 Jun 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Ibu, Duk…

Wed, 11 Jun 2025, 21:00 1749675608 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORSMap of today's active volcanoesSatellite image of Raung volcano on 11 Jun 2025Satellite ...
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Raung Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: INTERMITTENT DISCRETE ERUPTION TO FL140.

Raung Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: INTERMITTENT DISCRETE ERUPTION TO FL140.

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Weather

National Weather Service

Flash Flood Warning issued June 11 at 11:29PM CDT until June 12 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning issued June 11 at 11:29PM CDT until June 12 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

FFWEWX The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Bexar County in south central ...
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Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 11:28PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 11:28PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

At 1128 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Greenwood, or 15 miles southwest of Shreveport, moving northeast at ...
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Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 11:26PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 11:26PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

At 1126 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waverly, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail and ...
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Flash Flood Warning issued June 11 at 11:15PM CDT until June 12 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning issued June 11 at 11:15PM CDT until June 12 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

FFWSJT The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern San Saba County in west ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 9:13PM PDT until June 11 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Boise ID

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 9:13PM PDT until June 11 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Boise ID

SVRBOI The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Malheur County in southeastern Oregon... * ...
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