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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 5.6M, Depth:10km) in Wallis & Futuna 26/12/2025 08:36 UTC, 10 thousand in MMI&>=III.

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in Wallis & Futuna 26/12/2025 08:36 UTC, 10 thousand in MMI&>=III.

On 12/26/2025 8:36:07 AM, an earthquake occurred in Wallis & Futuna potentially affecting 10 thousand in MMI&>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, ...
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:61.607km) in Japan 25/12/2025 16:17 UTC, 330 thousand in MMI IV.

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:61.607km) in Japan 25/12/2025 16:17 UTC, 330 thousand in MMI IV.

On 12/25/2025 4:17:42 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 330 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:61.607km ...
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Green flood alert in Democratic Republic of Congo

Green flood alert in Democratic Republic of Congo

On 10/12/2025, a flood started in Democratic Republic of Congo, lasting until 16/12/2025 (last update). The flood caused 17 deaths and 3600 ...
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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. 5.6 earthquake - 205 km south of Bengkulu, Kota Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia, on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025, at 12:22 am (Universal Time)

Strong mag. 5.6 earthquake – 205 km south of Bengkulu, Kota Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia, on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025, at 12:22 am (Universal Time)

205 km (127 mi)NE of epicenter Pagar Alam(pop: 70,400) III: Weak Lahat Regency, Sumatera Selatan 205 km (128 mi)N of epicenter Bengkulu(pop: ...
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Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 72 km southwest of Ambitle Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025, at 09:02 am (Port Moresby time)

Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 72 km southwest of Ambitle Island, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025, at 09:02 am (Port Moresby time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Oct 14, 06:57 pm (Port Moresby)4.6111 km16 km (10.2 mi) to the W South Pacific Ocean, 78 km southeast of Duke of ...
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World Earthquake Report for Friday, 26 December 2025

World Earthquake Report for Friday, 26 December 2025

Friday, Dec 26, 2025 21:20 | 59 mins ago | By: EarthquakeMonitor Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - 242 km west of Tual, Kota Tual, Maluku, Indonesia, on Friday, Dec 26, 2025, at 09:56 pm (Universal Time)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – 242 km west of Tual, Kota Tual, Maluku, Indonesia, on Friday, Dec 26, 2025, at 09:56 pm (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 26, 11:54 pm (GMT +9)3.291 km42 km (26 mi) to the N Banda Sea, 223 km west of Tual, Kota Tual, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake - 13 km southwest of Obama, Fukui, Japan, on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025, at 06:09 am (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake – 13 km southwest of Obama, Fukui, Japan, on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025, at 06:09 am (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Nov 25, 06:02 pm (GMT +9)4.0113 km84 km (52 mi) to the S Japan: Northern Nara Pref 1 reportInfoOct 21, 04:04 am ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Savu Sea, 54 km west of Atambua, Kabupaten Belu, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025, at 05:48 am (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Savu Sea, 54 km west of Atambua, Kabupaten Belu, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025, at 05:48 am (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 10, 05:51 am (GMT +8)4.122 km85 km (53 mi) to the W Savu Sea, 85 km south of Lewoleba, Indonesia InfoNov ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Worker Exceeded Annual Whole Body Dose Limit

Worker Exceeded Annual Whole Body Dose Limit Print View Posted on: 23 December 2025 Event Date: 19 August 2025 Event Type: Radiation ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Isolating S8 building of Natanz facility

Isolating S8 building of Natanz facility Print View Posted on: 09 December 2025 Event Date: 09 December 2025 Event Type: Other Event ...
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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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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Volcanoes Today, 26 Dec 2025: Ibu volcano, Reventador, Puracé

Volcanoes Today, 26 Dec 2025: Ibu volcano, Reventador, Puracé

Friday, Dec 26, 2025 17:00 | By: VN Etna (Sicily, Italy): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Toulouse warned about ...
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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 LAST REPORTED 26/1326Z, MOV SW EST VA DTG: 26/2110Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 LAST REPORTED 26/1326Z, MOV SW EST VA DTG: 26/2110Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

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Puracé Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS

Puracé Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS

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Volcanic activity worldwide 26 Dec 2025: Etna volcano, Santiaguito, Fuego, Semeru, Ibu, Reventador, ...

Volcanic activity worldwide 26 Dec 2025: Etna volcano, Santiaguito, Fuego, Semeru, Ibu, Reventador, …

Friday, Dec 26, 2025 21:00 | 1 hour ago | By: several contributors Map of today's active volcanoes Etna (Sicily, Italy): Explosive ...
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Weather

National Weather Service

Wind Chill Advisory issued February 25 at 6:13AM CST until February 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS

Wind Chill Advisory issued February 25 at 6:13AM CST until February 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills ongoing. Wind chills as ...
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Wind Chill Advisory issued February 06 at 3:08AM MST until February 07 at 11:00AM MST by NWS

Wind Chill Advisory issued February 06 at 3:08AM MST until February 07 at 11:00AM MST by NWS

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills as low ...
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Wind Chill Advisory issued January 28 at 2:18PM CST until January 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS

Wind Chill Advisory issued January 28 at 2:18PM CST until January 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS

...DANGEROUSLY COLD CONDITIONS DEVELOPING TUESDAY NIGHT... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WIND CHILL ...
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Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 10:21AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 10:21AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS

...Winter Storm Ending This Morning... Snow will end by mid day as the winter storm moves into the eastern Great Lakes. At ...
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Flood Watch issued January 03 at 4:18AM PST by NWS

Flood Watch issued January 03 at 4:18AM PST by NWS

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of ...
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Flood Warning issued January 01 at 9:06AM EST until further notice by NWS

Flood Warning issued January 01 at 9:06AM EST until further notice by NWS

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers... Cape Fear At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen ...
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