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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 Nigeria

Green flood alert in Nigeria

On 17/04/2025, a flood started in Nigeria, lasting until 17/04/2025 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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Green alert for tropical cyclone THIRTYONE-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

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

From 18/04/2025 to 18/04/2025, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 65 km/h) THIRTYONE-25 was active in NTerritory. The cyclone affects these ...
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Green flood alert in Vietnam

Green flood alert in Vietnam

On 12/04/2025, a flood started in Vietnam, lasting until 15/04/2025 (last update). The flood caused 2 deaths and 0 displaced ...
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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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/ Hazards, NASA Natural Hazards

Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

Significant magnitude 5.2 quake hits 31 km southwest of Nagano, Japan in the evening

Significant magnitude 5.2 quake hits 31 km southwest of Nagano, Japan in the evening

Fri, 18 Apr 2025, 11:40 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred in the evening on Friday, April 18th, 2025, ...
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Significant 5.2 quake hits near Matsumoto, Matsumoto Shi, Nagano, Japan

Significant 5.2 quake hits near Matsumoto, Matsumoto Shi, Nagano, Japan

Fri, 18 Apr 2025, 11:31 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred only 11 minutes ago 19 km northeast of ...
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Significant magnitude 5.1 quake hits 31 km southwest of Nagano, Japan in the evening

Significant magnitude 5.1 quake hits 31 km southwest of Nagano, Japan in the evening

Fri, 18 Apr 2025, 11:28 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR Just 8 minutes ago, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Nagano, Nagano Shi, Japan. The ...
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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 64 km east of Tocache, Region de San Martin, Peru, on Friday, Apr 18, 2025, at 06:19 am (GMT -5)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – 64 km east of Tocache, Region de San Martin, Peru, on Friday, Apr 18, 2025, at 06:19 am (GMT -5)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Mar 18, 05:50 am (Lima)4.2109 km58 km (36 mi) to the S Ucayali, 74 km north of Tingo Maria, Huanuco, Peru InfoMar ...
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Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake - Nagano, Japan, on Friday, Apr 18, 2025, at 08:19 pm (GMT +9)

Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake – Nagano, Japan, on Friday, Apr 18, 2025, at 08:19 pm (GMT +9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Sep 8, 2024 05:48 pm (GMT +9)4.2467 km58 km (36 mi) to the NW Sea of Japan, 24 km northeast of Toyama, ...
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Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 74 km southwest of Tonala, Chiapas, Mexico, on Friday, Apr 18, 2025, at 04:46 am (GMT -6)

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 74 km southwest of Tonala, Chiapas, Mexico, on Friday, Apr 18, 2025, at 04:46 am (GMT -6)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Apr 17, 09:54 pm (GMT -6)4.019 km65 km (40 mi) to the SW North Pacific Ocean, 102 km southeast of Salina Cruz, ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

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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/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Lost Radiography Device

Lost Radiography Device Print View Posted on: 19 March 2025 Event Date: 06 March 2025 Event Type: Radiation Source Event Location: United ...
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/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Lost Radiography Device

Lost Radiography Device Print View Posted on: 13 March 2025 Event Date: 06 March 2025 Event Type: Radiation Source Event Location: United ...
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/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Stolen Radiography Camera

Stolen Radiography Camera Print View Posted on: 07 March 2025 Event Date: 27 February 2025 Event Type: Radiation Source Event Location: United ...
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/ Hazards, IAEA
IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Radiactive Waste Facility Taken Over

Radiactive Waste Facility Taken Over Print View Posted on: 03 March 2025 Event Date: 02 March 2025 Event Type: Radiation Source Event ...
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IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Accidential Exposure of Industrial Radiography Worker

Accidential Exposure of Industrial Radiography Worker Print View Posted on: 26 December 2024 Event Date: 12 September 2023 Event Type: Radiation Source ...
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/ Hazards, IAEA

Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

Poas Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PSBL VA EMS

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Volcanoes Today, 18 Apr 2025: Semeru volcano, Ibu, Dukono, Poas, Sangay, Lewotobi

Volcanoes Today, 18 Apr 2025: Semeru volcano, Ibu, Dukono, Poas, Sangay, Lewotobi

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Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 18/0721Z EST VA DTG: 18/0810Z

Lewotobi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 18/0721Z EST VA DTG: 18/0810Z

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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 OBS AT 18/0410Z OBS VA DTG: 18/0410Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL090 OBS AT 18/0410Z OBS VA DTG: 18/0410Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 OBS AT 18/0340Z MOV SW OBS VA DTG: 18/0340Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 OBS AT 18/0340Z MOV SW OBS VA DTG: 18/0340Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

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Sangay Volcano: sporadic emissions of volcanic ash

Sangay Volcano: sporadic emissions of volcanic ash

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Weather

National Weather Service

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 7:27AM CDT until April 18 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 7:27AM CDT until April 18 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

SVRMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Dane County in south central ...
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Monitoring message only. Please disregard ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 7:18AM CDT until April 18 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 7:18AM CDT until April 18 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

SVRMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Ozaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin... Milwaukee County ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 7:06AM CDT until April 18 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 7:06AM CDT until April 18 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

SVRMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Rock County in south central Wisconsin ...
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Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 2:01AM HST until April 18 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 2:01AM HST until April 18 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...The island of Kauai in Kauai County. * WHEN...Until 500 AM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding ...
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Winter Storm Warning issued April 18 at 5:38AM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Winter Storm Warning issued April 18 at 5:38AM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches possible. Higher amounts possible in the peaks. Winds could gust as ...
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