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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 5.8M, Depth:57.424km) in Mexico 02/08/2025 17:58 UTC, 2.9 million in MMI&>=IV.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:57.424km) in Mexico 02/08/2025 17:58 UTC, 2.9 million in MMI&>=IV.

On 8/2/2025 5:58:46 PM, an earthquake occurred in Mexico potentially affecting 2.9 million in MMI&>=IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:57.424km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6M, Depth:20.483km) in Russia 02/08/2025 14:14 UTC, 250 thousand in MMI&>=III.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6M, Depth:20.483km) in Russia 02/08/2025 14:14 UTC, 250 thousand in MMI&>=III.

On 8/2/2025 2:14:04 PM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting 250 thousand in MMI&>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 6M, Depth:20.483km ...
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Green alert for tropical cyclone THIRTEEN-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

Green alert for tropical cyclone THIRTEEN-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 02/08/2025 to 02/08/2025, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) THIRTEEN-25 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these ...
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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

World Earthquake Report for Saturday, 2 August 2025

World Earthquake Report for Saturday, 2 August 2025

Sat, 2 Aug 2025, 20:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 2 Aug 2025Summary: 1 ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - 64 km north of La Ceiba, Departamento de Atlantida, Honduras, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 02:07 pm (GMT -6)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – 64 km north of La Ceiba, Departamento de Atlantida, Honduras, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 02:07 pm (GMT -6)

19 km (12 mi)E of epicenter Sandy Bay(pop: 1,070) III: Weak Roatan, Departamento de Islas de la Bahia 21 km (13 mi)E ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 85 km northeast of Tocopilla, Provincia de Tocopilla, Region de Antofagasta, Chile, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 03:57 pm (Santiago time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – 85 km northeast of Tocopilla, Provincia de Tocopilla, Region de Antofagasta, Chile, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 03:57 pm (Santiago time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 1, 06:03 pm (Santiago)3.9117 km96 km (59 mi) to the E 87 km north of Calama, Provincia de El Loa, Region ...
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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes near Islamabad, Pakistan

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes near Islamabad, Pakistan

Sat, 2 Aug 2025, 19:25 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred after midnight on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at ...
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Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported about 10 minutes ago near Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported about 10 minutes ago near Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - Punjab Province, 43 km east of Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 12:10 am (Karachi time)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – Punjab Province, 43 km east of Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan, on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025, at 12:10 am (Karachi time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jun 25, 06:21 am (Karachi)3.610 km30 km (18 mi) to the SW Pakistan 1 reportInfoApr 12, 12:30 pm (Karachi)5.039 km89 km (55 mi) to the ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

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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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

several missile attacks by Zionist regime of israel

several missile attacks by Zionist regime of israel Print View Posted on: 13 June 2025 Event Date: 13 June 2025 Event Type: ...
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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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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250802/1940Z FL180 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 02/1940Z to 18000 ft (5500 m)

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250802/1940Z FL180 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 02/1940Z to 18000 ft (5500 m)

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Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO FURTHER VA EMISSIONS

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO FURTHER VA EMISSIONS

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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Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL450 OBS AT 02/1940Z MOB SE AT 15KT. to 45000 ft (13700 m)

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL450 OBS AT 02/1940Z MOB SE AT 15KT. to 45000 ft (13700 m)

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 AT 02/1530Z EST VA DTG: 02/1920Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL070 AT 02/1530Z EST VA DTG: 02/1920Z

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Krasheninnikov Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250802/1830Z FL140 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG: 02/1830Z to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Krasheninnikov Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20250802/1830Z FL140 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG: 02/1830Z to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS OBSD to 19000 ft (5800 m)

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS OBSD to 19000 ft (5800 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 2:27PM MDT until August 2 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 2:27PM MDT until August 2 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Trout Fire Burn ...
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Flood Warning issued August 2 at 3:26PM CDT until August 4 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Flood Warning issued August 2 at 3:26PM CDT until August 4 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties. Cedar ...
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Flood Warning issued August 2 at 3:26PM CDT until August 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Flood Warning issued August 2 at 3:26PM CDT until August 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties. Cedar ...
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Flood Warning issued August 2 at 3:26PM CDT until August 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Flood Warning issued August 2 at 3:26PM CDT until August 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties. Cedar ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 2 at 4:25PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Special Weather Statement issued August 2 at 4:25PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

At 425 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Shark ...
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Flood Advisory issued August 2 at 4:23PM EDT until August 2 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Flood Advisory issued August 2 at 4:23PM EDT until August 2 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Florida, including the following counties, Hamilton and Suwannee. * ...
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