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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 India

Green flood alert in India

On 26/07/2025, a flood started in India, lasting until 28/07/2025 (last update). The flood caused 6 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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Green alert for tropical cyclone GIL-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

Green alert for tropical cyclone GIL-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 31/07/2025 to 31/07/2025, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 120 km/h) GIL-25 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in Russia 31/07/2025 07:42 UTC, 4 thousand in MMI III.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in Russia 31/07/2025 07:42 UTC, 4 thousand in MMI III.

On 7/31/2025 7:42:38 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting 4 thousand in MMI III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, 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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Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 31 July 2025

World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 31 July 2025

Thu, 31 Jul 2025, 18:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 31 Jul 2025Summary: 2 ...
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Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 113 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 05:10 am (GMT +11)

Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 113 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 05:10 am (GMT +11)

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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Gisborne, New Zealand, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 06:01 am (GMT +12)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, Gisborne, New Zealand, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 06:01 am (GMT +12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 11, 03:35 am (GMT +12)5.1195 km68 km (42 mi) to the N South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand InfoJul 7, 07:38 pm ...
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World Earthquake Report for July 2025

World Earthquake Report for July 2025

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Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 169 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 04:52 am (GMT +11)

Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 169 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 04:52 am (GMT +11)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 1, 04:18 am (GMT +11)4.210 km43 km (27 mi) to the S North Pacific Ocean, 207 km south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Banda Sea, 61 km east of Pulau Damar Island, Maluku, Indonesia, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 02:18 am (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – Banda Sea, 61 km east of Pulau Damar Island, Maluku, Indonesia, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 02:18 am (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 30, 07:07 am (Jayapura)4.7148 km73 km (45 mi) to the W Banda Sea, 45 km south of Pulau Damar Island, Maluku, ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

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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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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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA LAST REPORTED TO FL060 AT 31/0344Z EST VA DTG: 31/1750Z

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA LAST REPORTED TO FL060 AT 31/0344Z EST VA DTG: 31/1750Z

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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCNL VA EMS

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCNL VA EMS

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Santiaguito Volcano: sporadic emissions of volcanic ash

Santiaguito Volcano: sporadic emissions of volcanic ash

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

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

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Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS OBS to 19000 ft (5800 m)

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS OBS to 19000 ft (5800 m)

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Volcanoes Today, 31 Jul 2025: Klyuchevskoy volcano, Barren Island, Shiveluch, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, Reventador, Sangay

Volcanoes Today, 31 Jul 2025: Klyuchevskoy volcano, Barren Island, Shiveluch, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, Reventador, Sangay

Volcanoes Today, 31 Jul 2025: Klyuchevskoy volcano, Barren Island, Shiveluch, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, Reventador, SangayThu, 31 Jul 2025, 07:00 1753945204 | BY: ...
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Weather

National Weather Service

Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:29PM EDT until July 31 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:29PM EDT until July 31 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

At 229 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of ...
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Special Weather Statement issued July 31 at 2:29PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Special Weather Statement issued July 31 at 2:29PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Guinea Mills, or near Cumberland, moving north at 30 mph ...
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:29PM EDT until July 31 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:29PM EDT until July 31 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

FFWOKX The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 31 at 2:29PM EDT until July 31 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 31 at 2:29PM EDT until July 31 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

At 228 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Chester Township, or 8 miles northeast of Wilmington, moving east at 15 ...
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Special Weather Statement issued July 31 at 1:28PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Special Weather Statement issued July 31 at 1:28PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

At 127 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lofton, or 12 miles southwest of Hot Springs, moving south ...
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:27PM EDT until July 31 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:27PM EDT until July 31 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

FFWOKX The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Bronx County in southeastern New York... Northwestern ...
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