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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 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

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Celebes Sea, 122 km north of Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 10:23 am (GMT +8)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – Celebes Sea, 122 km north of Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 10:23 am (GMT +8)

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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 139 km southeast of Middelburg Island, Eua, Tonga, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 02:57 pm (GMT +13)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 139 km southeast of Middelburg Island, Eua, Tonga, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 02:57 pm (GMT +13)

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Volcano earthquake report for Saturday, 5 Apr 2025

Volcano earthquake report for Saturday, 5 Apr 2025

Sat, 5 Apr 2025, 01:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - 49 km west of Focsani, Vrancea, Romania, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 04:33 am (Bucharest time)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – 49 km west of Focsani, Vrancea, Romania, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 04:33 am (Bucharest time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 4, 02:50 pm (GMT +3)3.2129 km7.8 km (4.9 mi) to the SE 45 km west of Focsani, Vrancea, Romania  I FELT ...
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Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - Solomon Sea, 154 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 10:57 am (GMT +10)

Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake – Solomon Sea, 154 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 10:57 am (GMT +10)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 5, 09:46 am (GMT +10)4.746 km61 km (38 mi) to the SE Solomon Sea, 202 km southeast of Lolobau Island, Papua ...
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Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - Solomon Sea, 164 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 10:55 am (GMT +10)

Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake – Solomon Sea, 164 km south of Lolobau Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 10:55 am (GMT +10)

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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

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMS OBSD

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION REPORTED AT 05/0121Z EST VA DTG: 05/0120Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION REPORTED AT 05/0121Z EST VA DTG: 05/0120Z

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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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Weather

National Weather Service

Flood Warning issued April 4 at 9:30PM CDT until April 9 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Flood Warning issued April 4 at 9:30PM CDT until April 9 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Coldwater River near Sarah Coldwater River at Marks For the Coldwater River...including ...
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Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 9:30PM CDT until April 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 9:30PM CDT until April 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

At 930 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Richwoods, or near Arkadelphia, moving northeast at ...
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Flood Warning issued April 4 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Flood Warning issued April 4 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Coldwater River near Sarah Coldwater River at Marks For the Coldwater River...including ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 9:30PM CDT until April 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 9:30PM CDT until April 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

At 930 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles east of Creal Springs to near Dixon ...
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Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 9:30PM CDT until April 5 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 9:30PM CDT until April 5 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Franklin County in south central Illinois... Johnson ...
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Flood Warning issued April 4 at 10:29PM EDT until April 5 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Warning issued April 4 at 10:29PM EDT until April 5 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of east central Ohio, including the following county, south central Noble ...
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