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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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/ Global Disaster Alerts

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

World Earthquake Report for Friday, 4 April 2025

World Earthquake Report for Friday, 4 April 2025

Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 22:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 4 Apr 2025Summary: 1 ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - 97 km west of Kefamenanu, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 06:18 am (GMT +8)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – 97 km west of Kefamenanu, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 06:18 am (GMT +8)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 3, 08:14 am (Makassar)3.734 km51 km (32 mi) to the SE Kupang Regency, 58 km west of Kefamenanu, Indonesia  I FELT ...
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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - 208 km south of Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 08:02 am (GMT +10)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – 208 km south of Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 08:02 am (GMT +10)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 07:56 am (GMT +10)5.010 km23 km (14 mi) to the W Solomon Sea, 151 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua ...
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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - Solomon Sea, 151 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 07:56 am (GMT +10)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – Solomon Sea, 151 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 07:56 am (GMT +10)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 07:46 am (GMT +10)5.110 km7.2 km (4.5 mi) to the E Papua New Guinea  I FELT IT InfoApr 5, 07:29 ...
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Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - Papua New Guinea on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 07:46 am (GMT +10)

Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake – Papua New Guinea on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 07:46 am (GMT +10)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 07:29 am (GMT +10)4.910 km25 km (16 mi) to the W Solomon Sea, 164 km southeast of Kimbe, Papua New ...
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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Kabupaten Mimika, South Papua, 137 km southeast of Nabire, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 06:35 am (Jayapura time)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – Kabupaten Mimika, South Papua, 137 km southeast of Nabire, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 06:35 am (Jayapura time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 24, 2024 11:24 pm (Jayapura)4.110 km55 km (34 mi) to the N Kabupaten Paniai, 107 km southeast of Nabire, Indonesia InfoNov ...
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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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/ Hazards, IAEA
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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/ Hazards, IAEA
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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/ Hazards, IAEA
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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/ Hazards, IAEA
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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/ Hazards, IAEA

Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

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Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCSL VA EMS OBSD to 19000 ft (5800 m)

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCSL VA EMS OBSD to 19000 ft (5800 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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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

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Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20250404/2143Z OVER FL060 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 04/2140Z

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20250404/2143Z OVER FL060 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 04/2140Z

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Volcanic activity worldwide 4 Apr 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Shiveluch, Ibu, Dukono,...

Volcanic activity worldwide 4 Apr 2025: Etna volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Shiveluch, Ibu, Dukono,…

Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 21:00 1743800407 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORSMap of today's active volcanoesSatellite image of Shiveluch volcano on 4 Apr 2025Satellite ...
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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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Weather

National Weather Service

Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 7:30PM CDT until April 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 7:30PM CDT until April 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

At 729 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Delta, or 7 miles west of Chaffee, ...
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Monitoring message only. Please disregard ...
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Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 7:26PM CDT until April 4 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 7:26PM CDT until April 4 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

FFWLZK The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Garland County in central Arkansas... Southwestern ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 7:26PM CDT until April 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 7:26PM CDT until April 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

At 726 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Republic, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half ...
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Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 7:24PM CDT until April 5 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 7:24PM CDT until April 5 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Jefferson County in south central Illinois... Perry ...
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Flood Advisory issued April 4 at 7:23PM CDT until April 4 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Advisory issued April 4 at 7:23PM CDT until April 4 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois, including the following counties, in south ...
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