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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

Volcanic eruption is on going for Kilauea in United States

Volcanic eruption is on going for Kilauea in United States

Volcano Kilauea is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green ...
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:46.371km) in Japan 08/12/2025 23:59 UTC, 90 thousand in MMI IV.

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:46.371km) in Japan 08/12/2025 23:59 UTC, 90 thousand in MMI IV.

On 12/8/2025 11:59:06 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 90 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:46.371km ...
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.7M, Depth:10km) in Japan 08/12/2025 21:52 UTC, 140 thousand in MMI V.

Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.7M, Depth:10km) in Japan 08/12/2025 21:52 UTC, 140 thousand in MMI V.

On 12/8/2025 9:52:40 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 140 thousand in MMI V. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.7M, 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. 4.5 earthquake - 65 km northeast of Taitung, Taiwan, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 12:01 pm (Universal Time)

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake – 65 km northeast of Taitung, Taiwan, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 12:01 pm (Universal Time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 8, 07:24 pm (Taipei)5.310 km67 km (41 mi) to the N Philippine Sea, 21 km southeast of Hualien City, Taiwan  I ...
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Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake - Coral Sea, 96 km southwest of Vanikoro Island, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 10:25 pm (GMT +11)

Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake – Coral Sea, 96 km southwest of Vanikoro Island, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 10:25 pm (GMT +11)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 3, 09:57 am (GMT +11)4.9205 km73 km (45 mi) to the E 173 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu  I FELT IT ...
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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - Gisborne, New Zealand, on Monday, Dec 8, 2025, at 11:15 pm (GMT -12)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – Gisborne, New Zealand, on Monday, Dec 8, 2025, at 11:15 pm (GMT -12)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 7, 07:19 pm (GMT -12)4.1100 km19 km (12 mi) to the E Hawke's Bay, New Zealand  I FELT IT InfoNov 29, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 41 km north of Tandag, Philippines, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 07:06 pm (Manila time)

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake – Philippine Sea, 41 km north of Tandag, Philippines, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 07:06 pm (Manila time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 2, 02:32 am (Manila)4.558 km50 km (31 mi) to the S Philippine Sea, 16 km southeast of Tandag, Philippines  I FELT ...
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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Kabupaten Keerom, South Papua, 69 km south of Jayapura, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 08:02 pm (Jayapura time)

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake – Kabupaten Keerom, South Papua, 69 km south of Jayapura, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 08:02 pm (Jayapura time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Dec 7, 06:55 pm (Jayapura)3.666 km75 km (47 mi) to the W Kabupaten Jayapura, South Papua, 98 km southwest of Jayapura, Indonesia ...
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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - Chemal'skiy Rayon, 33 km northwest of Aktash, Respublika Altay, Russia, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 05:36 pm (Barnaul time)

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – Chemal’skiy Rayon, 33 km northwest of Aktash, Respublika Altay, Russia, on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, at 05:36 pm (Barnaul time)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Oct 8, 06:20 pm (Barnaul)4.210 km90 km (56 mi) to the SE Kosh-Agachskiy Rayon, 29 km west of Kosh-Agach, Respublika Altay, Russia ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

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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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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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS SEEN IN SAT AND WEBCAM to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS SEEN IN SAT AND WEBCAM to 15000 ft (4600 m)

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Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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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 FL060 LAST REP AT 09/0317Z EST VA DTG: 09/0640Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL060 LAST REP AT 09/0317Z EST VA DTG: 09/0640Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

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Puracé Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS

Puracé Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EMS

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White Island volcano (New Zealand): alert level returned to Level 2

White Island volcano (New Zealand): alert level returned to Level 2

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Weather

National Weather Service

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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, North Woods, and Penobscot Valley ...
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

Winter Storm Warning issued December 2 at 9:14AM EST until December 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of ...
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Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:56AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:56AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Between 6AM and 7AM...a band of light to moderate snow will track north to south over the Interstate 90 corridor. Motorists should ...
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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 2 at 4:51AM AKST until December 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 2 at 4:51AM AKST until December 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Visibilities one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel ...
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Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:51AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Special Weather Statement issued December 2 at 5:51AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Between 6AM and 7AM...a band of light to moderate snow will track north to south over the Interstate 90 corridor between 6AM ...
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