Oil Rig
oil-rig-explosion-v2

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 forest fire alert in Montenegro

Orange forest fire alert in Montenegro

On 10/08/2025, a forest fire started in Montenegro, until 12/08/2025 ...
Read More
/ Global Disaster Alerts
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:35km) in Tonga 12/08/2025 13:41 UTC, 150 thousand in MMI&>=III.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:35km) in Tonga 12/08/2025 13:41 UTC, 150 thousand in MMI&>=III.

On 8/12/2025 1:41:28 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting 150 thousand in MMI&>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:35km ...
Read More
/ Global Disaster Alerts
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 12/08/2025 08:24 UTC, 9 thousand (in MMI>=VII).

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 12/08/2025 08:24 UTC, 9 thousand (in MMI>=VII).

On 8/12/2025 8:24:22 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 9 thousand (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:10km ...
Read More
/ Global Disaster Alerts

EPA Emergency Response

No posts found.

COVID-19

CDC COVID-19 Updates

No posts found.

Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Departamento de Los Andes, Salta Province, Argentina, on Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025, at 12:19 am (GMT -3)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Departamento de Los Andes, Salta Province, Argentina, on Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025, at 12:19 am (GMT -3)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 11, 02:59 pm (Santiago)4.1125 km39 km (24 mi) to the W Provincia de El Loa, Region de Antofagasta, Chile  I FELT ...
Read More
/ Global Earthquake Activity
Volcano earthquake report for Wednesday, 13 Aug 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Wednesday, 13 Aug 2025

Wed, 13 Aug 2025, 01:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
Read More
/ Global Earthquake Activity
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.6 just reported 70 km southwest of Banjar, Indonesia

Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.6 just reported 70 km southwest of Banjar, Indonesia

Wed, 13 Aug 2025, 01:40 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 4.6 quake in Indonesia near ...
Read More
/ Global Earthquake Activity
Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 70 km southwest of Banjar, Indonesia, on Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025, at 08:32 am (GMT +7)

Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake – Indian Ocean, 70 km southwest of Banjar, Indonesia, on Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025, at 08:32 am (GMT +7)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 20, 11:47 am (GMT +7)4.418 km66 km (41 mi) to the W Java, Indonesia 2 reportsInfoJul 19, 06:25 pm (GMT +7)4.324 km94 km ...
Read More
/ Global Earthquake Activity
Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 39 km northwest of Cintalapa de Figueroa, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico, on Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025, at 07:28 pm (Merida time)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – 39 km northwest of Cintalapa de Figueroa, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico, on Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025, at 07:28 pm (Merida time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 12, 02:43 pm (Mexico City)4.3145 km88 km (55 mi) to the NW 75 km south of Minatitlán, Estado de Veracruz-Llave, Mexico ...
Read More
/ Global Earthquake Activity
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Chimbote, Provincia de Santa, Ancash, Peru

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Chimbote, Provincia de Santa, Ancash, Peru

Wed, 13 Aug 2025, 01:07 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR Peru was shaken near Chimbote, Provincia de Santa, Ancash, by an earthquake of magnitude ...
Read More
/ Global Earthquake Activity

Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin Print View Posted on: 05 August 2025 Event Date: ...
Read More
/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin

External contamination of a worker beyond the annual statutory limit to the skin Print View Posted on: 05 August 2025 Event Date: ...
Read More
/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Localised irradiation of a worker’s arm by the beam of a particle accelerator

Localised irradiation of a worker's arm by the beam of a particle accelerator Print View Posted on: 01 August 2025 Event Date: ...
Read More
/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Workers Exceeded Annual Dose Limit

Workers Exceeded Annual Dose Limit Print View Posted on: 17 July 2025 Event Date: 08 April 2025 Event Type: Irradiation/Accelerator Facility Event ...
Read More
/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Attacks on Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow Nuclear Facilities by the criminal United States of America

Attacks on Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow Nuclear Facilities by the criminal United States of America Print View Posted on: 22 June 2025 ...
Read More
/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Several attacks by Zionist regime

Several attacks by Zionist regime Print View Posted on: 14 June 2025 Event Date: 13 June 2025 Event Type: Other Event Location: ...
Read More
/ Hazards, IAEA

Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

No posts found.

Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

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

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

Support Us – Help Us Enhance Our Services! We’re passionate about delivering the latest volcano and earthquake data from around the globe ...
Read More
/ Global Volcano Activity, Volcanos
Kirishima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ACTIVITY CONT. VA AT 20250813/0000Z FL070 EXTD NW OBS VA DTG: 12/2350Z

Kirishima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ACTIVITY CONT. VA AT 20250813/0000Z FL070 EXTD NW OBS VA DTG: 12/2350Z

<!--div style="font-size:14px;text-align:center;border:3px solid blue;border-radius:5px;padding:3px;margin:5px;background:#eee"><a href="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/volcano-report.php?volcanoId=749" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Share a volcano (activity) report, submit a photo or other interesting news!" ...
Read More
/ Global Volcano Activity, Volcanos
Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 12/2320Z to 35000 ft (10700 m)

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 12/2320Z to 35000 ft (10700 m)

<!--div style="font-size:14px;text-align:center;border:3px solid blue;border-radius:5px;padding:3px;margin:5px;background:#eee"><a href="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/volcano-report.php?volcanoId=28" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Share a volcano (activity) report, submit a photo or other interesting news!" ...
Read More
/ Global Volcano Activity, Volcanos
Volcanoes Today, 13 Aug 2025: Semeru volcano, Dukono

Volcanoes Today, 13 Aug 2025: Semeru volcano, Dukono

Support Us – Help Us Enhance Our Services! We’re passionate about delivering the latest volcano and earthquake data from around the globe ...
Read More
/ Global Volcano Activity, Volcanos
Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSION REPORTED FM GND AT 12/2158Z EST VA DTG: 12/2220Z

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSION REPORTED FM GND AT 12/2158Z EST VA DTG: 12/2220Z

<!--div style="font-size:14px;text-align:center;border:3px solid blue;border-radius:5px;padding:3px;margin:5px;background:#eee"><a href="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/volcano-report.php?volcanoId=44" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Share a volcano (activity) report, submit a photo or other interesting news!" ...
Read More
/ Global Volcano Activity, Volcanos
Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 LAST REPORTED AT 12/0840Z MOV NE to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 LAST REPORTED AT 12/0840Z MOV NE to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Support Us – Help Us Enhance Our Services! We’re passionate about delivering the latest volcano and earthquake data from around the globe ...
Read More
/ Global Volcano Activity, Volcanos

Weather

National Weather Service

(no title)

Monitoring message only. Please disregard ...
Read More
/ National Weather Service
Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 10:23PM MDT until August 13 at 1:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 10:23PM MDT until August 13 at 1:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western Texas, including the following county, El Paso. * WHEN...Until ...
Read More
/ National Weather Service
Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 12:21AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 12:21AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

At 1221 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Delaware, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to ...
Read More
/ National Weather Service
Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 10:17PM MDT until August 12 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 10:17PM MDT until August 12 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of western Texas, including the following county, El ...
Read More
/ National Weather Service
Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 9:00PM PDT until August 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 9:00PM PDT until August 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM ...
Read More
/ National Weather Service
Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 9:00PM PDT until August 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 9:00PM PDT until August 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM ...
Read More
/ National Weather Service