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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 6.9M, Depth:10km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:04 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.9M, Depth:10km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:04 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

On 4/4/2025 8:04:38 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.9M, ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 7.2M, Depth:33km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:05 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 7.2M, Depth:33km) in Papua New Guinea 04/04/2025 20:05 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.

On 4/4/2025 8:05:39 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 7.2M, ...
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Green flood alert in Uganda

Green flood alert in Uganda

On 26/03/2025, a flood started in Uganda, lasting until 28/03/2025 (last update). The flood caused 7 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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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

Very strong earthquake of magnitude 7.2 just reported 175 km southeast of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

Very strong earthquake of magnitude 7.2 just reported 175 km southeast of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 20:16 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 7.2 quake in Papua New Guinea ...
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Major magnitude 7.2 earthquake - 183 km southeast of Kimbe, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 06:05 am (GMT +10) - information

Major magnitude 7.2 earthquake – 183 km southeast of Kimbe, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 06:05 am (GMT +10) – information

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 4, 08:04 pm (Universal Time)6.910 km14 km (9 mi) to the E 194 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea  I ...
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Major magnitude 7.2 earthquake - 174 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 08:04 pm (Universal Time) - information

Major magnitude 7.2 earthquake – 174 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 08:04 pm (Universal Time) – information

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Feb 4, 07:36 pm (Port Moresby)5.258 km74 km (46 mi) to the N 140 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea InfoJan ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Japan Sea (East Sea), 69 km southwest of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 04:15 am (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – Japan Sea (East Sea), 69 km southwest of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 04:15 am (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 28, 10:18 am (GMT +9)4.3121 km88 km (55 mi) to the E Japan Sea (East Sea), 24 km north of Mutsu, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 297 km south of Blitar, Blitar, East Java, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 02:11 am (GMT +7)

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake – Indian Ocean, 297 km south of Blitar, Blitar, East Java, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 02:11 am (GMT +7)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jan 29, 11:45 am (GMT +7)4.510 km54 km (33 mi) to the W Indian Ocean, 290 km south of Blitar, Blitar, East ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Tunkinskiy, 25 km west of Kyren, Tunkinsky District, Buryatiya Republic, Russia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 02:33 am (Irkutsk time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Tunkinskiy, 25 km west of Kyren, Tunkinsky District, Buryatiya Republic, Russia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 02:33 am (Irkutsk time)

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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

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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/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Lost Radiography Device

Lost Radiography Device Print View Posted on: 13 March 2025 Event Date: 06 March 2025 Event Type: Radiation Source Event Location: United ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Stolen Radiography Camera

Stolen Radiography Camera Print View Posted on: 07 March 2025 Event Date: 27 February 2025 Event Type: Radiation Source Event Location: United ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Radiactive Waste Facility Taken Over

Radiactive Waste Facility Taken Over Print View Posted on: 03 March 2025 Event Date: 02 March 2025 Event Type: Radiation Source Event ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Accidential Exposure of Industrial Radiography Worker

Accidential Exposure of Industrial Radiography Worker Print View Posted on: 26 December 2024 Event Date: 12 September 2023 Event Type: Radiation Source ...
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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Shiveluch Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250404/1954Z FL070 EXTD E MOV 15KT REPORTED

Shiveluch Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250404/1954Z FL070 EXTD E MOV 15KT REPORTED

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Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED 04/1753Z EST VA DTG: 04/1800Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED 04/1753Z EST VA DTG: 04/1800Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 REPORTED AT 04/1527Z EST VA DTG: 04/1630Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 REPORTED AT 04/1527Z EST VA DTG: 04/1630Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

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Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/1605Z FL100 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/1610Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/1605Z FL100 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/1610Z

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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL060 REPORTED MOV SE AT 04/0301Z EST VA DTG: 04/1540Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL060 REPORTED MOV SE AT 04/0301Z EST VA DTG: 04/1540Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

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Volcanoes Today, 4 Apr 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Shiveluch, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, Reventador

Volcanoes Today, 4 Apr 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Shiveluch, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, Reventador

Volcanoes Today, 4 Apr 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Shiveluch, Ibu, Dukono, Marapi, ReventadorFri, 4 Apr 2025, 16:00 1743782405 | BY: VNSatellite ...
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Weather

National Weather Service

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 3:31PM CDT until April 4 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 3:31PM CDT until April 4 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

SVROHX The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Stewart County in Middle Tennessee... * ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 3:30PM CDT until April 4 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 3:30PM CDT until April 4 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

At 330 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of Murray, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size ...
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Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 3:30PM CDT until April 4 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 3:30PM CDT until April 4 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

At 329 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just northeast of Grand Saline, or 10 miles west of Mineola, moving northeast ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 3:29PM CDT until April 4 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 3:29PM CDT until April 4 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

At 329 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lamar, or 12 miles northeast of Holly Springs, moving northeast at 30 ...
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Wind Chill Advisory issued February 25 at 6:13AM CST until February 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS

Wind Chill Advisory issued February 25 at 6:13AM CST until February 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills ongoing. Wind chills as ...
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Wind Chill Advisory issued February 06 at 3:08AM MST until February 07 at 11:00AM MST by NWS

Wind Chill Advisory issued February 06 at 3:08AM MST until February 07 at 11:00AM MST by NWS

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills as low ...
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