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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.

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Emergency Response

Global Disaster Alert Organization

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:72.617km) in Russian Federation 01/08/2025 13:44 UTC, 10 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:72.617km) in Russian Federation 01/08/2025 13:44 UTC, 10 thousand in 100km.

On 8/1/2025 1:44:19 PM, an earthquake occurred in Russian Federation potentially affecting 10 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:72.617km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:23.613km) in Russia 01/08/2025 11:57 UTC, 250 thousand in MMI III.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:23.613km) in Russia 01/08/2025 11:57 UTC, 250 thousand in MMI III.

On 8/1/2025 11:57:23 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting 250 thousand in MMI III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:23.613km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:14.359km) in Russia 01/08/2025 10:54 UTC, 4 thousand in MMI&>=III.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:14.359km) in Russia 01/08/2025 10:54 UTC, 4 thousand in MMI&>=III.

On 8/1/2025 10:54:56 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting 4 thousand in MMI&>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:14.359km ...
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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. 4.5 earthquake - New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 02:16 pm (Universal Time)

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake – New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 02:16 pm (Universal Time)

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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Eastern Honshu, Japan, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 10:58 pm (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – Eastern Honshu, Japan, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 10:58 pm (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 30, 03:58 am (GMT +9)4.049 km53 km (33 mi) to the E Ibaraki, 63 km northeast of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan  I ...
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Volcano earthquake report for Friday, 1 Aug 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Friday, 1 Aug 2025

Fri, 1 Aug 2025, 13:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
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Strong mag. 5.6 earthquake - 100 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 01:44 am (Kamchatka time)

Strong mag. 5.6 earthquake – 100 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 01:44 am (Kamchatka time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 2, 12:26 am (GMT +11)4.910 km87 km (54 mi) to the S Ust'-Bol'sheretskiy Rayon, 203 km south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia ...
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Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - Japan: Far E Off Sanriku on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 10:52 pm (GMT +10)

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake – Japan: Far E Off Sanriku on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 10:52 pm (GMT +10)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 4, 09:31 pm (GMT +9)4.310 km36 km (22 mi) to the W North Pacific Ocean, 239 km northeast of Ishinomaki, Miyagi, ...
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Strong mag. 5.3 earthquake - 177 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 12:39 am (GMT +12)

Strong mag. 5.3 earthquake – 177 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 12:39 am (GMT +12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 1, 11:08 pm (GMT +11)4.910 km100 km (62 mi) to the N North Pacific Ocean, 89 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

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: ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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: ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

several missile attacks by Zionist regime of israel

several missile attacks by Zionist regime of israel Print View Posted on: 13 June 2025 Event Date: 13 June 2025 Event Type: ...
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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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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS. to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS. to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 MOV W AT 01/1313Z OBS VA DTG: 01/1320Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 MOV W AT 01/1313Z OBS VA DTG: 01/1320Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

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Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: GROUND REPORT OF ERUPTION WITH VA TO FL380 MOV NW

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: GROUND REPORT OF ERUPTION WITH VA TO FL380 MOV NW

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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA LAST REPORTED TO FL060 AT 31/0344Z EST VA DTG: 01/1200Z

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA LAST REPORTED TO FL060 AT 31/0344Z EST VA DTG: 01/1200Z

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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS ONGOING to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS ONGOING to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Kirishima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ACTIVITY CONT. VA AT 20250801/0600Z FL050 EXTD SW OBS VA DTG: 01/0550Z

Kirishima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ACTIVITY CONT. VA AT 20250801/0600Z FL050 EXTD SW OBS VA DTG: 01/0550Z

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Weather

National Weather Service

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Special Weather Statement issued August 1 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Special Weather Statement issued August 1 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

At 929 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles east of Swearingen to 3 ...
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Beach Hazards Statement issued August 1 at 10:27AM EDT until August 1 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 1 at 10:27AM EDT until August 1 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern ...
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Flood Advisory issued August 1 at 9:26AM CDT until August 1 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Flood Advisory issued August 1 at 9:26AM CDT until August 1 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Oklahoma, including the following counties, Mayes, Rogers and Wagoner ...
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Air Quality Alert issued August 1 at 9:26AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Air Quality Alert issued August 1 at 9:26AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

The Iowa DNR has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Iowa through midnight Friday night. Moderate to heavy smoke is ...
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Heat Advisory issued August 1 at 10:16AM EDT until August 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Heat Advisory issued August 1 at 10:16AM EDT until August 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Heat index values of 108 to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM ...
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