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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 5.6M, Depth:26.743km) in Japan 16/08/2025 21:13 UTC, 1 thousand in MMI V.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:26.743km) in Japan 16/08/2025 21:13 UTC, 1 thousand in MMI V.

On 8/16/2025 9:13:14 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 1 thousand in MMI V. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:26.743km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in New Caledonia 16/08/2025 12:08 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in New Caledonia 16/08/2025 12:08 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 8/16/2025 12:08:23 PM, an earthquake occurred in New Caledonia potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:69.344km) in Russia 15/08/2025 10:11 UTC, 230 thousand in MMI IV.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:69.344km) in Russia 15/08/2025 10:11 UTC, 230 thousand in MMI IV.

On 8/15/2025 10:11:55 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting 230 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:69.344km ...
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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

Significant magnitude 5.6 earthquake 35 km northeast of Miyazaki, Japan

Significant magnitude 5.6 earthquake 35 km northeast of Miyazaki, Japan

Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 21:25 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR Japan was shaken near Miyazaki, by an earthquake of magnitude 5.6 only 11 minutes ...
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Strong mag. 5.5 earthquake - Miyazaki, 275 km south of Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan, on Sunday, Aug 17, 2025, at 06:13 am (GMT +9)

Strong mag. 5.5 earthquake – Miyazaki, 275 km south of Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan, on Sunday, Aug 17, 2025, at 06:13 am (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 13, 06:52 pm (GMT +9)4.439 km16 km (9.8 mi) to the SE Philippine Sea, 49 km east of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan ...
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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes near Balayan, Batangas, Calabarzon, Philippines

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes near Balayan, Batangas, Calabarzon, Philippines

Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 20:46 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An intermediate to deep magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported early morning near Balayan, Batangas, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.9 earthquake - South China Sea, 19 km south of Balayan, Philippines, on Sunday, Aug 17, 2025, at 04:35 am (Manila time)

Moderate mag. 4.9 earthquake – South China Sea, 19 km south of Balayan, Philippines, on Sunday, Aug 17, 2025, at 04:35 am (Manila time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 29, 11:41 am (Manila)4.210 km12 km (7.7 mi) to the E South China Sea, 25 km west of Batangas, Philippines 4 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - 79 km west of Tobelo, Kabupaten Halmahera Utara, North Maluku, Indonesia, on Sunday, Aug 17, 2025, at 04:36 am (Jayapura time)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – 79 km west of Tobelo, Kabupaten Halmahera Utara, North Maluku, Indonesia, on Sunday, Aug 17, 2025, at 04:36 am (Jayapura time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 8, 09:22 pm (GMT +9)5.3105 km41 km (25 mi) to the NW Halmahera, Indonesia 1 reportInfoJul 26, 07:55 am (GMT +9)4.882 km69 km ...
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Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near Granada, Andalusia, Spain

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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

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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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Attacks on Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow Nuclear Facilities by the criminal United States of America

Attacks on Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow Nuclear Facilities by the criminal United States of America Print View Posted on: 22 June 2025 ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Several attacks by Zionist regime

Several attacks by Zionist regime Print View Posted on: 14 June 2025 Event Date: 13 June 2025 Event Type: Other Event Location: ...
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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

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Volcanic activity worldwide 16 Aug 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Klyuchevskoy, Popocatépetl, Semeru, I...

Volcanic activity worldwide 16 Aug 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Klyuchevskoy, Popocatépetl, Semeru, I…

Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 21:00 1755378006 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORSMap of today's active volcanoesSatellite image of Ibu volcano on 16 Aug 2025Satellite ...
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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 AT 16/1631Z MOV SW EST VA DTG: 16/1820Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 AT 16/1631Z MOV SW EST VA DTG: 16/1820Z

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Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUE. to 32000 ft (9800 m)

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUE. to 32000 ft (9800 m)

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Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 16/1213Z EST VA DTG: 16/1520Z

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 16/1213Z EST VA DTG: 16/1520Z

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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 5:28PM CDT until August 16 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 5:28PM CDT until August 16 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

At 527 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Romeoville, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 6:27PM EDT until August 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 6:27PM EDT until August 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

SVRTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Cook County in south central Georgia ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Wildwood Lake, or 11 miles south of Cleveland, moving southwest at ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mentone, or 10 miles northeast of Rochester, moving east at ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dundee, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:26PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:26PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bronson, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to ...
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