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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 5.7M, Depth:191.982km) in Tonga 04/04/2025 08:01 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:191.982km) in Tonga 04/04/2025 08:01 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

On 4/4/2025 8:01:06 AM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:191.982km ...
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Green flood alert in Paraguay

Green flood alert in Paraguay

On 03/04/2025, a flood started in Paraguay, lasting until 03/04/2025 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 500 displaced ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.8M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 03/04/2025 14:09 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.8M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 03/04/2025 14:09 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 4/3/2025 2:09:29 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.8M, Depth:10km ...
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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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/ Hazards, NASA Natural Hazards

Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

World Earthquake Report for Friday, 4 April 2025

World Earthquake Report for Friday, 4 April 2025

Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 12:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 4 Apr 2025Summary: 1 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - 422 km northeast of Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 12:05 am (GMT -12)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – 422 km northeast of Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 12:05 am (GMT -12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jan 30, 03:20 am (GMT +12)4.766 km43 km (27 mi) to the N South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand 1 reportInfoJan 16, 12:48 ...
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Moderate 4.6 quake hits near Pariaman, Kota Pariaman, Sumatra Barat, Indonesia

Moderate 4.6 quake hits near Pariaman, Kota Pariaman, Sumatra Barat, Indonesia

Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 11:13 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 occurred only 5 minutes ago 82 km west of ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 111 km south of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 05:11 am (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 111 km south of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 05:11 am (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 3, 02:59 am (GMT -6)4.078 km97 km (60 mi) to the NE North Pacific Ocean, 63 km southwest of Tonala, Chiapas, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 82 km west of Pariaman, Pariaman, Sumatra Barat, Indonesia, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 06:07 pm (GMT +7)

Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake – Indian Ocean, 82 km west of Pariaman, Pariaman, Sumatra Barat, Indonesia, on Friday, Apr 4, 2025, at 06:07 pm (GMT +7)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 19, 2024 08:17 am (GMT +7)4.524 km31 km (20 mi) to the W Indian Ocean, 76 km north of Siberut Island, ...
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Moderate yet deep magnitude 5.2 quake hits 67 km southwest of Madang, Papua New Guinea in the evening

Moderate yet deep magnitude 5.2 quake hits 67 km southwest of Madang, Papua New Guinea in the evening

Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 11:01 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An intermediate magnitude 5.2 earthquake was reported in the evening near Madang, Papua New ...
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/ Global Earthquake Activity

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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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: RPRTS OF VA EMS

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: RPRTS OF VA EMS

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Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED 04/0123Z EST VA DTG: 04/1200Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED 04/0123Z EST VA DTG: 04/1200Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA LAST REPORTED TO FL070 AT 04/1153Z EST VA DTG: 04/1140Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA LAST REPORTED TO FL070 AT 04/1153Z EST VA DTG: 04/1140Z

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

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCNL VA EMS 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: VA EMS CONT

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS CONT

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Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/0907Z FL100 EXTD W REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/0910Z

Canlaon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250404/0907Z FL100 EXTD W REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 04/0910Z

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Weather

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 7:31AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 7:31AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

At 730 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southwest of St. Paul, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind ...
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Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 8:26AM EDT until April 4 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Flash Flood Warning issued April 4 at 8:26AM EDT until April 4 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

FFWJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Martin County in northeastern Kentucky... Northeastern ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 7:26AM CDT until April 4 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 4 at 7:26AM CDT until April 4 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

At 725 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles west of Claremore to 5 miles north ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 4 at 7:25AM CDT until April 4 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 4 at 7:25AM CDT until April 4 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 112 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 4 at 7:25AM CDT until April 4 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 4 at 7:25AM CDT until April 4 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 112 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING IN ...
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