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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 forest fire alert in Bulgaria

Green forest fire alert in Bulgaria

On 27/07/2025, a forest fire started in Bulgaria, until 27/07/2025 ...
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Green forest fire alert in The Democratic Republic of Congo

Green forest fire alert in The Democratic Republic of Congo

On 29/07/2025, a forest fire started in The Democratic Republic of Congo, until 03/08/2025 ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.8M, Depth:35km) in Russia 03/08/2025 05:37 UTC, 4 thousand in MMI&>=IV.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.8M, Depth:35km) in Russia 03/08/2025 05:37 UTC, 4 thousand in MMI&>=IV.

On 8/3/2025 5:37:55 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting 4 thousand in MMI&>=IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.8M, Depth:35km ...
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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. 4.1 earthquake - 30 km east of Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, on Monday, Aug 4, 2025, at 01:22 am (Auckland time)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – 30 km east of Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, on Monday, Aug 4, 2025, at 01:22 am (Auckland time)

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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 28 km east of Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, on Monday, Aug 4, 2025, at 12:14 am (Auckland time)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – 28 km east of Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, on Monday, Aug 4, 2025, at 12:14 am (Auckland time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 5, 05:16 pm (Auckland)4.136 km80 km (49 mi) to the NW Tasman Sea, 42 km southwest of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New ...
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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - Feijo, 229 km southeast of Cruzeiro do Sul, Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 06:42 am (Rio Branco time)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – Feijo, 229 km southeast of Cruzeiro do Sul, Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 06:42 am (Rio Branco time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Oct 22, 2024 12:50 pm (Rio Branco)4.310 km80 km (50 mi) to the SW Jordao, 219 km south of Cruzeiro do Sul, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 31 km south of Mazatenango, Departamento de Suchitepequez, Guatemala, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 03:37 am (Guatemala time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – 31 km south of Mazatenango, Departamento de Suchitepequez, Guatemala, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 03:37 am (Guatemala time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 1, 11:57 pm (GMT -6)4.015 km97 km (60 mi) to the SW North Pacific Ocean, 76 km southwest of Champerico, Guatemala ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 37 km east of Oaxaca, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 03:15 am (Mexico City time)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – 37 km east of Oaxaca, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 03:15 am (Mexico City time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 2, 11:58 am (GMT -6)5.857 km44 km (27 mi) to the NE Estado de Oaxaca, 100 km southwest of Isla, Estado ...
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Volcano earthquake report for Sunday, 3 Aug 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Sunday, 3 Aug 2025

Sun, 3 Aug 2025, 07:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
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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

Kirishima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ACTIVITY CONT. VA AT 20250803/1200Z FL050 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG: 03/1200Z

Kirishima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ACTIVITY CONT. VA AT 20250803/1200Z FL050 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG: 03/1200Z

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Krasheninnikov Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.

Krasheninnikov Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.

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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS PSBL

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS PSBL

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Krasheninnikov volcano (Kamchatka): first historic eruption

Krasheninnikov volcano (Kamchatka): first historic eruption

Sun, 3 Aug 2025, 10:29 | BY: TEruption of Krasheninnikov volcano early on 3 Aug 2025 (image: KVERT / twitter) A new ...
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Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS TO FL070 AT 03/0130Z MOV WSW EST VA DTG: 03/0730Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS TO FL070 AT 03/0130Z MOV WSW EST VA DTG: 03/0730Z

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Weather

National Weather Service

Flood Advisory issued August 3 at 7:27AM CDT until August 3 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Flood Advisory issued August 3 at 7:27AM CDT until August 3 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Nebraska, including the following counties, Madison and Pierce. * ...
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Beach Hazards Statement issued August 3 at 8:24AM EDT until August 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 3 at 8:24AM EDT until August 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents for New Hanover and Pender County ...
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 3 at 8:24AM EDT until August 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 3 at 8:24AM EDT until August 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 3 at 7:23AM CDT until August 3 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 3 at 7:23AM CDT until August 3 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

At 723 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles south of Kingsmill, or 14 miles south of Pampa, moving southeast ...
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Monitoring message only. Please disregard ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 3 at 7:20AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Special Weather Statement issued August 3 at 7:20AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

At 720 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Grandfield to 3 ...
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