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

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

From 02/08/2025 to 02/08/2025, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) THIRTEEN-25 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Japan 01/08/2025 22:27 UTC, 7 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Japan 01/08/2025 22:27 UTC, 7 thousand in 100km.

On 8/1/2025 10:27:35 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 7 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:65.208km) in Russian Federation 01/08/2025 20:07 UTC, 2 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:65.208km) in Russian Federation 01/08/2025 20:07 UTC, 2 thousand in 100km.

On 8/1/2025 8:07:54 PM, an earthquake occurred in Russian Federation potentially affecting 2 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:65.208km ...
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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

Significant 6.0 quake hits near Vilyuchinsk, Yelizovsky District, Kamchatka, Russia

Significant 6.0 quake hits near Vilyuchinsk, Yelizovsky District, Kamchatka, Russia

Sat, 2 Aug 2025, 14:31 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR A moderately shallow magnitude 6.0 earthquake was reported early morning near Vilyuchinsk, Yelizovsky District, ...
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Strong mag. 5.8 earthquake - 160 km south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 01:14 am (GMT +11)

Strong mag. 5.8 earthquake – 160 km south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 01:14 am (GMT +11)

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Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 96 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 12:51 am (GMT +11)

Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 96 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 12:51 am (GMT +11)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 3, 12:36 am (GMT +11)4.628 km104 km (64 mi) to the S North Pacific Ocean, 172 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, ...
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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - Solomon Sea, 63 km west of Arawa, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 12:35 am (Bougainville time)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – Solomon Sea, 63 km west of Arawa, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 12:35 am (Bougainville time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jun 26, 05:54 pm (GMT +10)4.9126 km94 km (58 mi) to the NW Solomon Sea, 35 km southwest of Taiof Island, Bougainville, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - 57 km southeast of Ambunti, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 11:34 pm (Port Moresby time)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – 57 km southeast of Ambunti, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 11:34 pm (Port Moresby time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 25, 02:37 am (Port Moresby)5.7116 km45 km (28 mi) to the NE 81 km south of Wewak, East Sepik Province, Papua ...
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Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 42 km southeast of Crucecita, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 06:42 am (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 42 km southeast of Crucecita, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 06:42 am (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 26, 04:50 am (GMT -6)4.110 km81 km (51 mi) to the SE North Pacific Ocean, 120 km south of Salina Cruz, ...
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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

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 AT 02/1312Z EST VA DTG: 02/1320Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 AT 02/1312Z EST VA DTG: 02/1320Z

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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: POSS VA EMS

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: POSS VA EMS

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Kirishima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ACTIVITY CONT. VA AT 20250802/1200Z FL050 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 02/1200Z

Kirishima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ACTIVITY CONT. VA AT 20250802/1200Z FL050 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 02/1200Z

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Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 02/1120Z to 25000 ft (7600 m)

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 02/1120Z to 25000 ft (7600 m)

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Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20250802/1106Z FL080 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 02/1100Z

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20250802/1106Z FL080 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 02/1100Z

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Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL450 EXT RADIALLY AND VA TO FL080 MOV W OBS AT 02/1040Z. to 45000 ft (13700 m)

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL450 EXT RADIALLY AND VA TO FL080 MOV W OBS AT 02/1040Z. to 45000 ft (13700 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued August 2 at 10:28AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Air Quality Alert issued August 2 at 10:28AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of fine particulate ...
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Air Quality Alert issued August 2 at 10:20AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Air Quality Alert issued August 2 at 10:20AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of fine particulates ...
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Flood Warning issued August 2 at 8:58AM CDT until August 8 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning issued August 2 at 8:58AM CDT until August 8 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties ...
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Flood Warning issued August 2 at 8:58AM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning issued August 2 at 8:58AM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties ...
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Flood Watch issued August 2 at 5:56AM AKDT until August 4 at 3:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Flood Watch issued August 2 at 5:56AM AKDT until August 4 at 3:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The lower Matanuska River near Butte and Palmer as well as ...
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Flood Advisory issued August 2 at 8:49AM CDT until August 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Flood Advisory issued August 2 at 8:49AM CDT until August 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Polk and Trinity. * ...
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