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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

Volcanic eruption is on going for Etna in Italy

Volcanic eruption is on going for Etna in Italy

Volcano Etna is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:27km) in Japan 01/06/2025 18:51 UTC, 40 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:27km) in Japan 01/06/2025 18:51 UTC, 40 thousand in 100km.

On 6/1/2025 6:51:53 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 40 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:27km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 31/05/2025 22:26 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 31/05/2025 22:26 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 5/31/2025 10:26:22 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:10km ...
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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

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 73 km south of San Salvador, El Salvador, on Monday, Jun 2, 2025, at 04:09 pm (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 73 km south of San Salvador, El Salvador, on Monday, Jun 2, 2025, at 04:09 pm (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 29, 10:27 am (GMT -6)4.669 km45 km (28 mi) to the E North Pacific Ocean, 69 km south of San Salvador, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 69 km southwest of San Isidro, Costa Rica, on Monday, Jun 2, 2025, at 03:09 pm (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 69 km southwest of San Isidro, Costa Rica, on Monday, Jun 2, 2025, at 03:09 pm (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 13, 08:37 pm (Costa Rica)4.416 km95 km (59 mi) to the NW 69 km southwest of San Jose, Provincia de San ...
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Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake - Banda Sea, 112 km north of Metang Island, Maluku, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025, at 05:45 am (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake – Banda Sea, 112 km north of Metang Island, Maluku, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025, at 05:45 am (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jun 2, 01:46 pm (GMT +9)4.4168 km93 km (58 mi) to the NE Banda Sea, 293 km west of Tual, Kota Tual, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 50 km southwest of Pinotepa Nacional, Mexico, on Monday, Jun 2, 2025, at 01:41 pm (GMT -7)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 50 km southwest of Pinotepa Nacional, Mexico, on Monday, Jun 2, 2025, at 01:41 pm (GMT -7)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 21, 10:30 am (Mazatlan)4.24 km36 km (22 mi) to the NW North Pacific Ocean, 65 km west of Pinotepa Nacional, Estado ...
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Volcano earthquake report for Monday, 2 Jun 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Monday, 2 Jun 2025

Mon, 2 Jun 2025, 18:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake (unconfirmed) - Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Monday, Jun 2, 2025, at 01:37 pm (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake (unconfirmed) – Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Monday, Jun 2, 2025, at 01:37 pm (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 29, 01:05 am (Mexico City)4.2120 km76 km (47 mi) to the SE 9.6 km north of Matias Romero, Estado de Oaxaca, ...
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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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/ 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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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150, LAST REPORTED AT 02/1735Z EST VA DTG: 02/2150Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150, LAST REPORTED AT 02/1735Z EST VA DTG: 02/2150Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Volcanic activity worldwide 2 Jun 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Poas, ...

Volcanic activity worldwide 2 Jun 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Poas, …

Mon, 2 Jun 2025, 21:00 1748898007 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORSMap of today's active volcanoesThe strong pyroclastic flow from the SE Crater this ...
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Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS. to 19000 ft (5800 m)

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS. to 19000 ft (5800 m)

Background:Volcán Popocatépetl, whose name is the Aztec word for smoking mountain, towers to 5426 m 70 km SE of Mexico City to ...
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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS CONTG

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS CONTG

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Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20250602/1441Z VA CLD UNKNOWN OBS VA DTG: 02/1440Z

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20250602/1441Z VA CLD UNKNOWN OBS VA DTG: 02/1440Z

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Volcanoes Today, 2 Jun 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Poas, Sangay, Sakurajima

Volcanoes Today, 2 Jun 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Poas, Sangay, Sakurajima

Volcanoes Today, 2 Jun 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Poas, Sangay, SakurajimaMon, 2 Jun 2025, 13:00 1748869204 | BY: VNThe ...
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Weather

National Weather Service

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 5:31PM CDT until June 2 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 5:31PM CDT until June 2 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

At 530 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Victoria Springs State Recreation Area, or 18 miles north of Broken Bow, ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 4:30PM MDT until June 2 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 4:30PM MDT until June 2 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

SVRPUB The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Prowers County in southeastern Colorado... Baca ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 5:29PM CDT until June 2 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 5:29PM CDT until June 2 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

At 529 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over George, or 10 miles southeast of Rock Rapids, moving east at 35 ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 4:28PM MDT until June 2 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 4:28PM MDT until June 2 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Torrance County in central New Mexico ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 5:27PM CDT until June 2 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 5:27PM CDT until June 2 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

At 527 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles south of Gandy, or 14 miles southeast of Stapleton, moving northeast ...
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Flash Flood Warning issued June 2 at 4:26PM MDT until June 2 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Flash Flood Warning issued June 2 at 4:26PM MDT until June 2 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central San Juan County in northwestern ...
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