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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

Orange flood alert in Democratic Republic of Congo

Orange flood alert in Democratic Republic of Congo

On 03/04/2025, a flood started in Democratic Republic of Congo, lasting until 05/04/2025 (last update). The flood caused 33 deaths and 1425 ...
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Volcanic eruption is on going for Kanlaon in Philippines

Volcanic eruption is on going for Kanlaon in Philippines

Volcano Kanlaon is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Orange ...
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/ Global Disaster Alerts
Green flood alert in Uganda

Green flood alert in Uganda

On 26/03/2025, a flood started in Uganda, lasting until 28/03/2025 (last update). The flood caused 7 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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/ Hazards, NASA Natural Hazards

Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

Small tremor of magnitude 2.8 reported 9 km south of Oswiecim, Poland

Small tremor of magnitude 2.8 reported 9 km south of Oswiecim, Poland

Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 16:10 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR Just 36 minutes ago, a 2.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Oswiecim, Oświęcim County, Lesser Poland, ...
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/ Global Earthquake Activity
Small magnitude 2.8 quake hits 8 km northwest of Mataram, Indonesia late at night

Small magnitude 2.8 quake hits 8 km northwest of Mataram, Indonesia late at night

Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 15:43 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 2.8 quake in Indonesia near ...
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Moderate yet deep earthquake of magnitude 5.6 just reported 33 km northeast of Yonakuni, Japan

Moderate yet deep earthquake of magnitude 5.6 just reported 33 km northeast of Yonakuni, Japan

Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 15:34 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 occurred after midnight on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, at ...
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/ Global Earthquake Activity
Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Yamagata, Japan, on Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025, at 12:30 am (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – Yamagata, Japan, on Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025, at 12:30 am (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 15, 12:04 am (GMT +9)4.2162 km61 km (38 mi) to the W 7.1 km southeast of Shibata, Niigata, Japan InfoMar 10, ...
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Strong mag. 5.5 earthquake - East China Sea, 33 km northeast of Yonakuni, Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025, at 12:26 am (GMT +9)

Strong mag. 5.5 earthquake – East China Sea, 33 km northeast of Yonakuni, Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025, at 12:26 am (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Feb 12, 10:07 am (Universal Time)4.385 km62 km (39 mi) to the EEast China Sea, 72 km northwest of Ishigaki Jima Island, ...
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World Earthquake Report for Tuesday, 8 April 2025

World Earthquake Report for Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 14:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 8 Apr 2025Summary: 4 ...
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/ Global Earthquake Activity

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

Volcanoes Today, 8 Apr 2025: Etna volcano, Santiaguito, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, Reventador, Poas

Volcanoes Today, 8 Apr 2025: Etna volcano, Santiaguito, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, Reventador, Poas

Volcanoes Today, 8 Apr 2025: Etna volcano, Santiaguito, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, Reventador, PoasTue, 8 Apr 2025, 15:00 1744124405 | BY: VNIntense ...
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/ Global Volcano Activity, Volcanos
Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 08/1440Z EST VA DTG: 08/1530Z

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 08/1440Z EST VA DTG: 08/1530Z

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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EM

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EM

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Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EM DTCTD to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EM DTCTD to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: DISCRETE VA ERUPTION TO FL070 REPORTED AT 08/1310Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: DISCRETE VA ERUPTION TO FL070 REPORTED AT 08/1310Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

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Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EM DTCTD

Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EM DTCTD

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Weather

National Weather Service

Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River. Wildcat Creek near Lafayette. .Extensive lowland flooding continues along ...
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Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT until April 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT until April 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River. Wildcat Creek near Lafayette. .Extensive lowland flooding continues along ...
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Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT until April 9 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT until April 9 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River. Wildcat Creek near Lafayette. .Extensive lowland flooding continues along ...
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Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River. Wildcat Creek near Lafayette. .Extensive lowland flooding continues along ...
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Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT until April 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT until April 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River. Wildcat Creek near Lafayette. .Extensive lowland flooding continues along ...
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Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT until April 15 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning issued April 8 at 12:31PM EDT until April 15 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River. Wildcat Creek near Lafayette. .Extensive lowland flooding continues along ...
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/ National Weather Service