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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 (Magnitude 6.7M, Depth:10km) in Japan 08/12/2025 21:52 UTC, 140 thousand in MMI V.

Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.7M, Depth:10km) in Japan 08/12/2025 21:52 UTC, 140 thousand in MMI V.

On 12/8/2025 9:52:40 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 140 thousand in MMI V. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.7M, Depth:10km ...
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:33.716km) in Japan 08/12/2025 18:56 UTC, 60 thousand in MMI IV.

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:33.716km) in Japan 08/12/2025 18:56 UTC, 60 thousand in MMI IV.

On 12/8/2025 6:56:29 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 60 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:33.716km ...
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:35km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 08/12/2025 18:41 UTC, [unknown].

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:35km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 08/12/2025 18:41 UTC, [unknown].

On 12/8/2025 6:41:16 PM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:35km ...
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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

Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - Hokkaido, Japan Region, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 07:07 am (GMT +9)

Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake – Hokkaido, Japan Region, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 07:07 am (GMT +9)

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Significant 6.4 quake hits near Hachinohe, Hachinohe Shi, Aomori, Japan

Significant 6.4 quake hits near Hachinohe, Hachinohe Shi, Aomori, Japan

Monday, Dec 8, 2025 22:04 | 16 mins ago | By: EarthquakeMonitor Japan was shaken near Hachinohe, Hachinohe Shi, Aomori, by an ...
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Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake - 14 km east of Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 06:53 am (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake – 14 km east of Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 06:53 am (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 8, 11:15 pm (GMT +9)7.644 km296 km (184 mi) to the N Aomori, 327 km north of Sendai, Miyagi, Japan  I ...
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Very strong mag. 6.6 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Hokkaido, 200 km east of Aomori, Aomori, Japan, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 07:52 am (GMT +10)

Very strong mag. 6.6 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, Hokkaido, 200 km east of Aomori, Aomori, Japan, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 07:52 am (GMT +10)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 9, 07:24 am (GMT +10)4.035 km15 km (9.3 mi) to the SE North Pacific Ocean, 155 km east of Hachinohe, Aomori, ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Fiji, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 10:16 am (GMT +13)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, Fiji, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 10:16 am (GMT +13)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 9, 06:12 am (Auckland)4.1265 km1566 km (973 mi) to the S 7.1 km east of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand ...
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Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - Banda Sea, 51 km northwest of Pulau Dai Island, Maluku, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 05:39 am (Jayapura time)

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake – Banda Sea, 51 km northwest of Pulau Dai Island, Maluku, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 05:39 am (Jayapura time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 8, 06:25 am (Jayapura)4.4146 km20 km (12 mi) to the SW Banda Sea, 48 km northwest of Pulau Dai Island, Maluku, ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Radiation worker exposure exceeding 10 times the annual limit

Radiation worker exposure exceeding 10 times the annual limit Print View Posted on: 27 November 2025 Event Date: 01 September 2025 Event ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Radiation worker exposure

Radiation worker exposure Print View Posted on: 07 October 2025 Event Date: 13 January 2025 Event Type: Irradiation/Accelerator Facility Event Location: Czech ...
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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

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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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Volcanoes Today, 8 Dec 2025: Reventador volcano

Volcanoes Today, 8 Dec 2025: Reventador volcano

Monday, Dec 8, 2025 20:00 | By: VN Shiveluch (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a ...
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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA MOVG SE to 16000 ft (4900 m)

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA MOVG SE to 16000 ft (4900 m)

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Volcanic activity worldwide 8 Dec 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Shiveluch...

Volcanic activity worldwide 8 Dec 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Shiveluch…

Monday, Dec 8, 2025 21:00 | 43 mins ago | By: several contributors Map of today's active volcanoes Shiveluch (Kamchatka): Explosive activity ...
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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS to 22000 ft (6700 m)

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

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Puracé Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA OBS

Puracé Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA OBS

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Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS LIKELY

Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS LIKELY

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Weather

National Weather Service

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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, North Woods, and Penobscot Valley ...
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

Winter Storm Warning issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of ...
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Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:56AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:56AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Between 6AM and 7AM...a band of light to moderate snow will track north to south over the Interstate 90 corridor. Motorists should ...
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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 2 at 4:51AM AKST until December 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 2 at 4:51AM AKST until December 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Visibilities one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel ...
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Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:51AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:51AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Between 6AM and 7AM...a band of light to moderate snow will track north to south over the Interstate 90 corridor between 6AM ...
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