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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 5.9M, Depth:19km) in Papua New Guinea 07/08/2025 16:33 UTC, 2 thousand in MMI VI.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:19km) in Papua New Guinea 07/08/2025 16:33 UTC, 2 thousand in MMI VI.

On 8/7/2025 4:33:58 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 2 thousand in MMI VI. The earthquake had Magnitude ...
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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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EPA Emergency Response

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COVID-19

CDC COVID-19 Updates

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Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

World Earthquake Report for Saturday, 9 August 2025

World Earthquake Report for Saturday, 9 August 2025

Sat, 9 Aug 2025, 06:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 9 Aug 2025Summary: 5 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - West Sepik Province, 247 km northwest of Mendi, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Aug 9, 2025, at 02:50 pm (Port Moresby time)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – West Sepik Province, 247 km northwest of Mendi, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Aug 9, 2025, at 02:50 pm (Port Moresby time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 17, 01:49 am (GMT +10)4.0127 km68 km (42 mi) to the N New Guinea, Papua New Guinea InfoJul 6, 06:21 pm ...
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Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - Loreto, 88 km north of Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru, on Friday, Aug 8, 2025, at 11:44 pm (Lima time)

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake – Loreto, 88 km north of Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru, on Friday, Aug 8, 2025, at 11:44 pm (Lima time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 27, 02:19 am (Lima)4.1154 km28 km (18 mi) to the S Loreto, 60 km north of Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru InfoJul 12, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - 111 km south of Puno, Puno, Peru, on Friday, Aug 8, 2025, at 11:29 pm (Lima time)

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake – 111 km south of Puno, Puno, Peru, on Friday, Aug 8, 2025, at 11:29 pm (Lima time)

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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake (unconfirmed) - Vanuatu Islands on Saturday, Aug 9, 2025, at 04:00 am (Universal Time)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake (unconfirmed) – Vanuatu Islands on Saturday, Aug 9, 2025, at 04:00 am (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 1, 10:48 am (GMT +11)5.135 km99 km (62 mi) to the S Coral Sea, 49 km northwest of Port Vila, Shefa ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - New Zealand on Saturday, Aug 9, 2025, at 02:26 pm (GMT +12)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – New Zealand on Saturday, Aug 9, 2025, at 02:26 pm (GMT +12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jun 27, 01:48 am (GMT +12)4.0139 km45 km (28 mi) to the N New Zealand InfoJun 8, 01:20 am (GMT +12)5.0349 km54 km (34 mi) ...
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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

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 09/0520Z to 40000 ft (12200 m)

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 09/0520Z to 40000 ft (12200 m)

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Volcanoes Today, 9 Aug 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Klyuchevskoy, Popocatépetl, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Sangay

Volcanoes Today, 9 Aug 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Klyuchevskoy, Popocatépetl, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador, Sangay

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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONT VA EMS

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONT VA EMS

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 MOV SW, LAST REPORTED AT 08/1602Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 MOV SW, LAST REPORTED AT 08/1602Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

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Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 08/2320Z to 40000 ft (12200 m)

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 08/2320Z to 40000 ft (12200 m)

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Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONT LGT VA EMS to 22000 ft (6700 m)

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONT LGT VA EMS to 22000 ft (6700 m)

Background:Volcán Popocatépetl, whose name is the Aztec word for smoking mountain, towers to 5426 m 70 km SE of Mexico City to ...
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Weather

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

At 130 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Smithfield to near ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 1:24AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 1:24AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

At 124 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles east of Beaver to 5 ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 9 at 1:18AM CDT until August 9 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 9 at 1:18AM CDT until August 9 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 578 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES ...
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Rip Current Statement issued August 9 at 2:12AM EDT until August 10 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Rip Current Statement issued August 9 at 2:12AM EDT until August 10 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...All Central Florida Atlantic Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best ...
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Flood Warning issued August 9 at 2:09AM EDT until August 10 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Flood Warning issued August 9 at 2:09AM EDT until August 10 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting ...
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