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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 flood alert in South Korea

Green flood alert in South Korea

On 12/08/2025, a flood started in South Korea, lasting until 14/08/2025 (last update). The flood caused 3 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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Green flood alert in Cameroon

Green flood alert in Cameroon

On 08/08/2025, a flood started in Cameroon, lasting until 12/08/2025 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 1320 displaced ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in Tonga 14/08/2025 04:38 UTC, 20 thousand in MMI III.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in Tonga 14/08/2025 04:38 UTC, 20 thousand in MMI III.

On 8/14/2025 4:38:14 AM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting 20 thousand in MMI III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km ...
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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

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Kabupaten Sumba Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, at 05:18 pm (GMT +8)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – Kabupaten Sumba Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, at 05:18 pm (GMT +8)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 17, 07:15 pm (GMT +8)4.110 km61 km (38 mi) to the SW Indian Ocean, 81 km south of Tambolaka, Indonesia 1 ...
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Moderate magnitude 4.5 quake hits 43 km northeast of Oroquieta, Philippines in the afternoon

Moderate magnitude 4.5 quake hits 43 km northeast of Oroquieta, Philippines in the afternoon

Thu, 14 Aug 2025, 08:46 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred in the afternoon on Thursday, August 14th, 2025, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Bohol Sea, Northern Mindanao, 44 km southeast of Siquijor Island, Philippines, on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, at 04:34 pm (GMT +8)

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – Bohol Sea, Northern Mindanao, 44 km southeast of Siquijor Island, Philippines, on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, at 04:34 pm (GMT +8)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 18, 11:46 am (Manila)4.810 km104 km (64 mi) to the SW 11 km N of Manukan, Philippines 8 reportsInfoMay 4, 12:55 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - Hokkaido, Japan, on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, at 04:31 pm (GMT +9)

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake – Hokkaido, Japan, on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, at 04:31 pm (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 5, 10:50 am (GMT +9)4.1218 km75 km (47 mi) to the SE North Pacific Ocean, 47 km southeast of Shizunai-furukawacho, Hokkaido, ...
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World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 14 August 2025

World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 14 August 2025

Thu, 14 Aug 2025, 06:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 14 Aug 2025Summary: 7 ...
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Small 2.6 quake hits near Armenia, Quindio Department, Colombia

Small 2.6 quake hits near Armenia, Quindio Department, Colombia

Thu, 14 Aug 2025, 06:13 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR Just 30 minutes ago, a 2.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Armenia, Quindio Department, Colombia. The ...
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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

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 OBS AT 14/0830Z MOV E EST VA DTG: 14/0930Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 OBS AT 14/0830Z MOV E EST VA DTG: 14/0930Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 14/0820Z to 28000 ft (8500 m)

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 14/0820Z to 28000 ft (8500 m)

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: REPORT OF AN ERUPTION OF UNKNOWN HEIGHT AT 13/0436Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: REPORT OF AN ERUPTION OF UNKNOWN HEIGHT AT 13/0436Z

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Volcanoes Today, 14 Aug 2025: Fuego volcano, Karymsky, Klyuchevskoy, Dukono, Reventador, Sangay, Sakurajima, Bezymianny

Volcanoes Today, 14 Aug 2025: Fuego volcano, Karymsky, Klyuchevskoy, Dukono, Reventador, Sangay, Sakurajima, Bezymianny

Volcanoes Today, 14 Aug 2025: Fuego volcano, Karymsky, Klyuchevskoy, Dukono, Reventador, Sangay, Sakurajima, BezymiannyThu, 14 Aug 2025, 01:00 1755133205 | BY: VNSatellite ...
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Lewotolo Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: GROUND REPORT OF VA TO FL060 AT 14/0040Z MOV W

Lewotolo Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: GROUND REPORT OF VA TO FL060 AT 14/0040Z MOV W

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Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS ON SATELLITE PARTIALLY OBSC MY MET CLOUD. to 36000 ft (11000 m)

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS ON SATELLITE PARTIALLY OBSC MY MET CLOUD. to 36000 ft (11000 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

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Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:09AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:09AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 608 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Charlotte Motor Speedway ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:07AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:07AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Pockets of dense fog, locally reducing visibilities to under one half mile, will be possible through about 8 to 9 AM. The ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:06AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:06AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Areas of fog have developed this morning. This fog may be dense at times, with visibility under a quarter of a mile ...
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Flood Advisory issued August 14 at 8:01PM ChST until August 14 at 11:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

Flood Advisory issued August 14 at 8:01PM ChST until August 14 at 11:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Guam. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM ChST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:59AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:59AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Motorists are encouraged to drive cautiously during the morning commute today and allow extra travel time as fog as develop. Fog is ...
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