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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 flood alert in Angola

Green flood alert in Angola

On 27/03/2025, a flood started in Angola, lasting until 29/03/2025 (last update). The flood caused 3 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.9M, Depth:10km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:04 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.9M, Depth:10km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:04 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

On 4/4/2025 8:04:38 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.9M, ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 7.2M, Depth:33km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:05 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 7.2M, Depth:33km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:05 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

On 4/4/2025 8:05:39 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 7.2M, ...
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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

World Earthquake Report for Saturday, 5 April 2025

World Earthquake Report for Saturday, 5 April 2025

Sat, 5 Apr 2025, 05:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 5 Apr 2025Summary: 1 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 73 km southwest of Champerico, Retalhuleu, Guatemala, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 12:09 am (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 73 km southwest of Champerico, Retalhuleu, Guatemala, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 12:09 am (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 3, 06:21 pm (Guatemala)4.347 km73 km (45 mi) to the E North Pacific Ocean, 66 km south of Retalhuleu, Retalhuleu, Guatemala ...
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Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake - Banda Sea, 244 km southeast of Ambon, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 02:57 pm (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake – Banda Sea, 244 km southeast of Ambon, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 02:57 pm (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 4, 10:38 pm (GMT +9)4.0208 km98 km (61 mi) to the SE Banda Sea, 294 km west of Tual, Tual, Maluku, ...
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Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - Solomon Sea, 157 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 03:07 pm (GMT +10)

Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake – Solomon Sea, 157 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 03:07 pm (GMT +10)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 11:07 am (GMT +10)4.910 km29 km (18 mi) to the E 199 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea  I ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 18 km north of Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 11:44 am (Manila time)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – Philippine Sea, 18 km north of Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 11:44 am (Manila time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 11:11 am (Manila)3.710 km86 km (54 mi) to the N Philippine Sea, 30 km northeast of Siargao Island, Philippines  I ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Philippines: 012 km N 25° E of Tago (Surigao Del Sur) on 05 April 2025 - 11:43 AM (PST)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – Philippines: 012 km N 25° E of Tago (Surigao Del Sur) on 05 April 2025 – 11:43 AM (PST)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 11:11 am (Manila)3.710 km99 km (62 mi) to the N Philippine Sea, 30 km northeast of Siargao Island, Philippines  I ...
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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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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 04/0422Z EST VA DTG: 05/0600Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED 04/0422Z EST VA DTG: 05/0600Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Volcanoes Today, 5 Apr 2025: Popocatépetl volcano, Ibu, Reventador, Sangay, Sakurajima, Nevado del Ruiz

Volcanoes Today, 5 Apr 2025: Popocatépetl volcano, Ibu, Reventador, Sangay, Sakurajima, Nevado del Ruiz

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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION REPORTED AT 05/0121Z EST VA DTG: 05/0120Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION REPORTED AT 05/0121Z EST VA DTG: 05/0120Z

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Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

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Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCSL VA EMS OBSD to 19000 ft (5800 m)

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCSL VA EMS OBSD 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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Weather

National Weather Service

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 5 at 1:31AM CDT until April 5 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 5 at 1:31AM CDT until April 5 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

At 129 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Hunt, or 14 miles northwest of Medina, moving northeast ...
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Flood Advisory issued April 5 at 2:30AM EDT until April 5 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Flood Advisory issued April 5 at 2:30AM EDT until April 5 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following counties, in central Ohio, Madison. In west central Ohio, Clark and Miami ...
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Flood Watch issued April 5 at 1:29AM CDT until April 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Watch issued April 5 at 1:29AM CDT until April 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

The forecast of up to a foot of rain is on track, with many locations nearing that total and experiencing widespread flooding ...
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Flood Advisory issued April 5 at 1:29AM CDT until April 5 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flood Advisory issued April 5 at 1:29AM CDT until April 5 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...In and around the city of San Angelo * ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 5 at 1:29AM CDT until April 5 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 5 at 1:29AM CDT until April 5 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

At 128 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mena Intermountain Airport, or near Mena, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Ping ...
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Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 1:28AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 1:28AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

At 128 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Leesburg, moving northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to ...
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