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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 5.7M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 12/06/2025 04:58 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 12/06/2025 04:58 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 6/12/2025 4:58:26 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km ...
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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

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

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - 120 km north of Algiers, Wilaya d' Alger, Algeria, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 06:14 am (GMT +2)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – 120 km north of Algiers, Wilaya d’ Alger, Algeria, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 06:14 am (GMT +2)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 27, 03:49 am (GMT +1)3.112 km96 km (60 mi) to the S Western Mediterranean, 24 km north of Algiers, Wilaya d' ...
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Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake - Eastern Highlands Province, 111 km northwest of Lae, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 01:30 pm (Port Moresby time)

Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake – Eastern Highlands Province, 111 km northwest of Lae, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 01:30 pm (Port Moresby time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jun 7, 12:51 pm (GMT +10)5.0196 km121 km (75 mi) to the NE Bismarck Sea, 37 km southeast of Long Island, Madang ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 223 km northwest of Jayapura, Indonesia, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 12:01 pm (Jayapura time)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 223 km northwest of Jayapura, Indonesia, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 12:01 pm (Jayapura time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 24, 05:18 am (GMT +9)4.610 km66 km (41 mi) to the E South Pacific Ocean, 158 km northwest of Jayapura, Indonesia ...
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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - 61 km northwest of Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 12:58 pm (Port Moresby time)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – 61 km northwest of Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 12:58 pm (Port Moresby time)

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Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake - Solomon Sea, 56 km west of Uki Ni Massi Island, Solomon Islands, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 01:33 pm (Guadalcanal time)

Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake – Solomon Sea, 56 km west of Uki Ni Massi Island, Solomon Islands, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 01:33 pm (Guadalcanal time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jun 11, 08:34 am (GMT +11)4.741 km60 km (37 mi) to the W Solomon Sea, 88 km southeast of Guadalcanal Island, Solomon ...
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Strong mag. 5.3 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 174 km southwest of Pulau Sumba Island, Indonesia, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 10:28 am (GMT +8)

Strong mag. 5.3 earthquake – Indian Ocean, 174 km southwest of Pulau Sumba Island, Indonesia, on Friday, Jun 13, 2025, at 10:28 am (GMT +8)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 29, 09:41 am (GMT +8)4.010 km73 km (46 mi) to the W Indian Ocean, 206 km south of Tambolaka, Indonesia InfoMay ...
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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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/ 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

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Raung Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL140 OBS AT 12/2340Z MOV SW OBS VA DTG: 12/2340Z to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Raung Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL140 OBS AT 12/2340Z MOV SW OBS VA DTG: 12/2340Z to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Volcanoes Today, 13 Jun 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Semeru, Dukono, Poas

Volcanoes Today, 13 Jun 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Semeru, Dukono, Poas

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Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 MOV SW OBS VA DTG: 12/2310Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 MOV SW OBS VA DTG: 12/2310Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL090 EXT SW EST VA DTG: 12/2220Z

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL090 EXT SW EST VA DTG: 12/2220Z

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Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS

Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS

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Weather

National Weather Service

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Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 9:57PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 9:57PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

At 956 PM MDT/1056 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Wauneta, or 14 miles north ...
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Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 11:50PM EDT until June 13 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 11:50PM EDT until June 13 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff continues. * WHERE...A portion of upstate South Carolina, including the following county, York. * WHEN...Until 200 ...
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Wind Advisory issued June 12 at 8:45PM PDT until June 13 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory issued June 12 at 8:45PM PDT until June 13 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, ...
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Air Quality Alert issued June 12 at 11:36PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Air Quality Alert issued June 12 at 11:36PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New York, Bronx, ...
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Wind Advisory issued June 12 at 10:35PM CDT until June 13 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Wind Advisory issued June 12 at 10:35PM CDT until June 13 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Cameron Island, Coastal Cameron, Coastal Willacy, Inland Cameron, ...
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