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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 flood alert in Myanmar

Green flood alert in Myanmar

On 03/08/2025, a flood started in Myanmar, lasting until 05/08/2025 (last update). The flood caused 14 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:108.521km) in Japan 07/08/2025 07:45 UTC, 880 thousand in MMI IV.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:108.521km) in Japan 07/08/2025 07:45 UTC, 880 thousand in MMI IV.

On 8/7/2025 7:45:04 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 880 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:108.521km ...
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Green alert for tropical cyclone 02-20252026-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

Green alert for tropical cyclone 02-20252026-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 07/08/2025 to 07/08/2025, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) 02-20252026-26 was active in SWIndian. The cyclone affects these ...
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EPA Emergency Response

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COVID-19

CDC COVID-19 Updates

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Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near Sibolga, Kota Sibolga, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near Sibolga, Kota Sibolga, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Thu, 7 Aug 2025, 15:37 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred only 7 minutes ago 50 km south of ...
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Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake - Kota Padangsidimpuan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on Thursday, Aug 7, 2025, at 10:29 pm (GMT +7)

Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake – Kota Padangsidimpuan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on Thursday, Aug 7, 2025, at 10:29 pm (GMT +7)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 19, 08:49 am (GMT +7)4.113 km78 km (49 mi) to the S Northern Sumatra, Indonesia InfoMay 12, 10:09 am (Jakarta)5.0110 km20 km (12 mi) ...
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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - 52 km north of Nay Pyi Taw, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on Thursday, Aug 7, 2025, at 09:01 pm (Yangon time)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – 52 km north of Nay Pyi Taw, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on Thursday, Aug 7, 2025, at 09:01 pm (Yangon time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 4, 03:42 am (Yangon)4.510 km71 km (44 mi) to the N Nay Pyi Taw, 20 km east of Meiktila, Mandalay Region, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake (unconfirmed) - Yukon, 252 km south of Inuvik, Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada, on Thursday, Aug 7, 2025, at 07:14 am (Whitehorse time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake (unconfirmed) – Yukon, 252 km south of Inuvik, Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada, on Thursday, Aug 7, 2025, at 07:14 am (Whitehorse time)

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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake (unconfirmed) - Coral Sea, 74 km north of Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu, on Friday, Aug 8, 2025, at 12:46 am (Efate time)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake (unconfirmed) – Coral Sea, 74 km north of Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu, on Friday, Aug 8, 2025, at 12:46 am (Efate time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 3, 09:51 am (GMT +11)5.010 km74 km (46 mi) to the E Coral Sea, 76 km northwest of Maewo Island, Penama ...
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Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near Antsirabe, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near Antsirabe, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

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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: ...
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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: ...
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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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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONT LGT VA EM to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONT LGT VA EM to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS to 22000 ft (6700 m)

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS to 22000 ft (6700 m)

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Dempo Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 REPORTED AT 07/1438Z MOV N EST VA DTG: 07/1530Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Dempo Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 REPORTED AT 07/1438Z MOV N EST VA DTG: 07/1530Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO ERUPTION

Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO ERUPTION

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL060 REPORTED AT 07/1245Z MOV NW EST VA DTG: 07/1250Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL060 REPORTED AT 07/1245Z MOV NW EST VA DTG: 07/1250Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

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Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NOT PROVIDED

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NOT PROVIDED

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Weather

National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Statement issued August 7 at 6:25AM HST until August 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Coastal Flood Statement issued August 7 at 6:25AM HST until August 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDES... Peak afternoon high tides, combined with elevated water levels running about a half a foot higher ...
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Monitoring message only. Please disregard ...
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Flash Flood Watch issued August 7 at 10:10AM MDT until August 7 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Flash Flood Watch issued August 7 at 10:10AM MDT until August 7 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Daly Fire burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of ...
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Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 11:09AM CDT until August 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 11:09AM CDT until August 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday ...
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Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 11:09AM CDT until August 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 11:09AM CDT until August 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Freestone, Anderson, and Leon Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 10:56AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 10:56AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Gusty south and west winds, with gusts of 40 to 55 MPH are possible on the north and east side of dissipating ...
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