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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 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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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Japan 01/08/2025 22:27 UTC, 7 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Japan 01/08/2025 22:27 UTC, 7 thousand in 100km.

On 8/1/2025 10:27:35 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 7 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:65.208km) in Russian Federation 01/08/2025 20:07 UTC, 2 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:65.208km) in Russian Federation 01/08/2025 20:07 UTC, 2 thousand in 100km.

On 8/1/2025 8:07:54 PM, an earthquake occurred in Russian Federation potentially affecting 2 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:65.208km ...
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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, 06:20 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 2 Aug 2025Summary: 1 ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 76 km southwest of Champerico, Guatemala, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 11:57 pm (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 76 km southwest of Champerico, Guatemala, on Friday, Aug 1, 2025, at 11:57 pm (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 29, 03:49 am (GMT -6)4.010.9 km65 km (40 mi) to the W North Pacific Ocean, 150 km southwest of Retalhuleu, Guatemala ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Provincia de El Loa, 270 km east of Antofagasta, Provincia de Antofagasta, Region de Antofagasta, Chile, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 01:04 am (Santiago time)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – Provincia de El Loa, 270 km east of Antofagasta, Provincia de Antofagasta, Region de Antofagasta, Chile, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 01:04 am (Santiago time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Aug 1, 08:32 pm (GMT -3)3.0230 km13 km (7.8 mi) to the S Departamento de Los Andes, 245 km west of Salta, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 22 km west of La Serena, Provincia de Elqui, Region de Coquimbo, Chile, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 12:52 am (Santiago time)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 22 km west of La Serena, Provincia de Elqui, Region de Coquimbo, Chile, on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at 12:52 am (Santiago time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Jul 27, 06:37 am (GMT -4)4.844 km69 km (43 mi) to the NW South Pacific Ocean, 86 km northwest of La Serena, ...
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Moderate magnitude 4.5 quake hits 68 km southwest of Managua, Nicaragua in the evening

Moderate magnitude 4.5 quake hits 68 km southwest of Managua, Nicaragua in the evening

Sat, 2 Aug 2025, 04:25 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR Just 30 minutes ago, a 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Managua, Departamento de Managua, Nicaragua ...
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Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported about 10 minutes ago near Managua, Managua Department, Nicaragua

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported about 10 minutes ago near Managua, Managua Department, Nicaragua

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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

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION REPORTED AT 02/0533Z EST VA DTG: 02/0610Z

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION REPORTED AT 02/0533Z EST VA DTG: 02/0610Z

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Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250802/0423Z FL300 EXTD S-E REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 02/0440Z to 30000 ft (9100 m)

Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250802/0423Z FL300 EXTD S-E REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 02/0440Z to 30000 ft (9100 m)

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Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL450 EXT RADIALLY AND VA TO FL080 MOV W OBS AT 02/0440Z. to 45000 ft (13700 m)

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL450 EXT RADIALLY AND VA TO FL080 MOV W OBS AT 02/0440Z. to 45000 ft (13700 m)

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

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

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS TO FL070 MOV NW AT 02/0120Z OBS VA DTG: 02/0120Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS TO FL070 MOV NW AT 02/0120Z OBS VA DTG: 02/0120Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONT VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONT VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Weather

National Weather Service

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 2 at 12:22AM MDT until August 2 at 12:45AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 2 at 12:22AM MDT until August 2 at 12:45AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

At 1222 AM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 13 miles west of Portales to 23 miles south of ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 2 at 1:16AM CDT until August 2 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 2 at 1:16AM CDT until August 2 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

At 116 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lake Fort Phantom Hill, or near Nugent, moving east at 25 mph ...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 2 at 12:15AM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Special Weather Statement issued August 2 at 12:15AM MDT by NWS Boise ID

At 1215 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Doyle Mountain, or 39 miles southwest of Mountain Home, moving ...
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Rip Current Statement issued August 2 at 2:08AM EDT until August 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Rip Current Statement issued August 2 at 2:08AM EDT until August 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even ...
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Rip Current Statement issued August 2 at 2:08AM EDT until August 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Rip Current Statement issued August 2 at 2:08AM EDT until August 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best ...
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