Alerts – notifications through email

Security on a broad scale may be tough to write about since it might seem worrisome and generate insecurity on the one hand, but it is also rather vital, not least because we know what is going on around us or what issues may occur locally. “Always be prepared.”

One of the themes covered in an experience group with an emphasis on Europe, Asia, and global security was ensuring early notification in the case of any catastrophes, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and/or radioactive releases.
Here’s a list of some of those who provide these services. Important while operating in potentially hazardous places, or when collaborating with Europe (where there is the war in Ukraine), Asia (where we are known to be in an earthquake zone), and so on.

Organizations and services that provide email alerts for natural disasters and accidents, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and nuclear incidents. Here are three reputable options that focus on global events:

Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS):
Website: https://www.gdacs.org/
GDACS is a cooperative framework under the United Nations umbrella, which provides alerts and tools to facilitate response coordination during sudden-onset disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, and nuclear incidents. You can subscribe to their email alerts by registering on their website.

United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Notification Service (ENS):
Website: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/ens/
While the USGS is a United States-based organization, their Earthquake Notification Service (ENS) provides alerts for significant earthquakes worldwide. By registering on their website, you can customize the types of alerts you receive based on location, magnitude, and other factors.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC):
Website: https://www.iaea.org/topics/emergency-preparedness-and-response-epr
The IAEA is the world’s central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field. While they don’t have a specific email alert service, you can subscribe to their general news updates, which cover significant nuclear incidents and other important news in the atomic field. To subscribe, visit their website and look for the “Subscribe” option in the footer.

(For tsunamis, it’s also worth checking your regional tsunami warning center, as they may offer email or text alerts tailored to your specific location.)

Organizations and services that provide email alerts for natural disasters and accidents in Europe, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and nuclear incidents. Here are three reputable options that focus on European events:

European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC):
Website: https://www.emsc-csem.org/
EMSC is an organization that provides rapid earthquake information for Europe and the Mediterranean region. They offer an email notification service called “MyEMSC” which allows you to customize alerts based on location, magnitude, and other factors. You can register for a free account and subscribe to their email alerts on their website.

Joint Research Centre (JRC) European Crisis Management Laboratory:
Website: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/scientific-tool/gdacs
The JRC, a part of the European Commission, collaborates with the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) to provide alerts and tools to facilitate response coordination during sudden-onset disasters in Europe, including earthquakes, tsunamis, and nuclear incidents. You can subscribe to their email alerts by registering on the GDACS website (https://www.gdacs.org/).

European Commission’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF):
Website: https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/rasff_en
While the primary focus of RASFF is food and feed safety, it can also provide alerts related to nuclear incidents that may impact food and feed in Europe. Register on their website to receive email notifications about any potential hazards, including those related to nuclear incidents.

(While there is no specific European tsunami warning list, it’s worth checking with your national or regional authorities for any tsunami warning services available in Europe.)

Organizations that provide email alerts for natural disasters and accidents, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and nuclear incidents.
Here are three reputable options that focus on Asia-Pacific event:

Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC):
Website: https://www.adrc.asia/
The ADRC is an intergovernmental organization that aims to enhance disaster resilience in Asia. While they do not have a dedicated email warning list, they offer a Disaster Information Management System (ADIMS) which provides information on various natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, and nuclear incidents. You can follow them on social media or subscribe to their RSS feed for updates.

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC):
Website: https://www.tsunami.gov/
PTWC is a part of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and provides tsunami alerts for countries in the Pacific region. While they don’t have a dedicated email alert service, you can follow their social media accounts or subscribe to their RSS feed for updates on tsunami warnings and advisories.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC):
Website: https://www.iaea.org/topics/emergency-preparedness-and-response-epr
The IAEA is the world’s central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field. While they don’t have a specific email alert service for the Asia-Pacific region, you can subscribe to their general news updates, which cover significant nuclear incidents worldwide. To subscribe, visit their website and look for the “Subscribe” option in the footer.