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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:191.982km) in Tonga 04/04/2025 08:01 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:191.982km) in Tonga 04/04/2025 08:01 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

On 4/4/2025 8:01:06 AM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:191.982km ...
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Green flood alert in Paraguay

Green flood alert in Paraguay

On 03/04/2025, a flood started in Paraguay, lasting until 03/04/2025 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 500 displaced ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.8M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 03/04/2025 14:09 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.8M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 03/04/2025 14:09 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 4/3/2025 2:09:29 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.8M, 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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/ Hazards, NASA Natural Hazards

Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

Volcano earthquake report for Friday, 4 Apr 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Friday, 4 Apr 2025

Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 09:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 65 km southeast of Siargao Island, Philippines, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 05:39 pm (GMT +8)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – Philippine Sea, 65 km southeast of Siargao Island, Philippines, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 05:39 pm (GMT +8)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 2, 09:52 am (GMT +8)4.610 km25 km (16 mi) to the SW Philippine Sea, 55 km northeast of Tandag, Surigao del ...
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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 45 km south of Yilan, Taiwan, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 04:54 pm (Taipei time)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – Philippine Sea, 45 km south of Yilan, Taiwan, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 04:54 pm (Taipei time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 3, 02:01 am (Taipei)4.336 km40 km (25 mi) to the SW 14 km north of Hualien City, Taiwan  I FELT IT ...
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Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Panama, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 03:31 am (GMT -5)

Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, Panama, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 03:31 am (GMT -5)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Nov 19, 2024 09:17 pm (GMT -6)4.010 km91 km (56 mi) to the SWOff the Coast of Central America InfoNov 15, 2024 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 2.5 km west of Vanimo, West Sepik, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 06:17 pm (Port Moresby time)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – 2.5 km west of Vanimo, West Sepik, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 06:17 pm (Port Moresby time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 19, 12:31 am (GMT +9)4.110 km71 km (44 mi) to the NW South Pacific Ocean, 44 km northeast of Jayapura, Jayapura, ...
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Significant magnitude 5.8 earthquake 78 km northwest of Hihifo, Tonga

Significant magnitude 5.8 earthquake 78 km northwest of Hihifo, Tonga

Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 08:13 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR A magnitude 5.8 earthquake near Hihifo, Niuas, Tonga, was reported only 11 minutes ago ...
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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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/ 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

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/0907Z FL100 EXTD W REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/0910Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/0907Z FL100 EXTD W REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/0910Z

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Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20250404/0750Z FL080 EXTD S OBS VA DTG: 04/0750Z

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20250404/0750Z FL080 EXTD S OBS VA DTG: 04/0750Z

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Shiveluch Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250404/0743Z FL140 EXTD E MOV 5KT REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/0740Z

Shiveluch Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250404/0743Z FL140 EXTD E MOV 5KT REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/0740Z

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Etna Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/0638Z SPORADIC EXPLOSIVE ACTIVITY

Etna Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/0638Z SPORADIC EXPLOSIVE ACTIVITY

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Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 OBS AT 04/0540Z MOV E OBS VA DTG: 04/0540Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 OBS AT 04/0540Z MOV E OBS VA DTG: 04/0540Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL060 REPORTED MOV SE AT 04/0301Z EST VA DTG: 04/0340Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL060 REPORTED MOV SE AT 04/0301Z EST VA DTG: 04/0340Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 5:29AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 5:29AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

At 529 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 5 miles south of Tamaha, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts ...
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Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 6:29AM EDT until April 4 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 6:29AM EDT until April 4 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

At 629 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have ...
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 4 at 5:28AM CDT until April 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 4 at 5:28AM CDT until April 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snowfall rates as high as 1 to 2 inches per hour. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches ...
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Flood Warning issued April 4 at 6:27AM EDT until April 4 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Warning issued April 4 at 6:27AM EDT until April 4 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania, including the following county, west central Washington and the ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 5:27AM CDT until April 4 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 5:27AM CDT until April 4 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

SVRTSA The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Pushmataha County in southeastern Oklahoma... Northeastern ...
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