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DisasterAWARE®
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The #1 award-winning early warning and risk intelligence technology trusted by disaster managers worldwide.
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Access PDC's global hazard exposure and risk projections for the year 2050, including a breakdown of exposure by country and hazard type.
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PDC's annual trend analysis of Global Risk and Vulnerability spans more than 25 years and includes multiple hazards. The analysis covers key drivers of vulnerability broken down by country type, and aids in directing resourcdes and projecting future trends with speed and accuracy.
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MONITOR YOUR PHYSICAL AND MOVING ASSETS
Monitor your physical and moving assets that may be exposed to hazards by integrating your data securely through our API.
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Utilize our Smart Alert feature to receive early warning notifications when one or more of your assets are in harms way.
GET QUICK ASSET EXPOSURE REPORTS
Utilize your reporting tool to estimate the capital exposure value and to quantify potential impacts of hazards to your most important assets.
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Leverage PDC's arsenal of historical hazard information and other data to locate low-risk sites for your assets.
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Free for disaster management practitioners and the public, PDC's Disaster Alert mobile app provides around-the-clock early warning anywhere you travel.
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Continuing Promise 2025: PDC supports U.S. Navy USNS Comfort mission stop in Ecuador
Mission to Ecuador encompasses various activities, from direct medical and dental care provided aboard the USNS Comfort and at community clinics, veterinary engagements, to community relations and engineering projects, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercises, subject matter expert exchanges (SMEE), and more.
U.S. Ambassador endorses Madagascar’s risk reduction strategy at National Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Multi-sectoral stakeholders from across Madagascar gather for the final workshop of the country’s National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment.
Readiness efforts ramp up ahead of hurricane season with enhanced capabilities
As forecasters anticipate an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, preparations are accelerating across the region to protect communities potentially exposed to the devastating impacts of tropical cyclones.
Continuing Promise 2025: PDC supports U.S. Navy USNS Comfort mission stop in Ecuador
Mission to Ecuador encompasses various activities, from direct medical and dental care provided aboard the USNS Comfort and at community clinics, veterinary engagements, to community relations and engineering projects, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercises, subject matter expert exchanges (SMEE), and more.
U.S. Ambassador endorses Madagascar’s risk reduction strategy at National Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Multi-sectoral stakeholders from across Madagascar gather for the final workshop of the country’s National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment.
Readiness efforts ramp up ahead of hurricane season with enhanced capabilities
As forecasters anticipate an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, preparations are accelerating across the region to protect communities potentially exposed to the devastating impacts of tropical cyclones.
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PDC data scientists talk about the strategic advantage of rapid analysis during destabilizing events and some of the biggest innovations they’re working on in the Analytics Lab.
“The work we’ve done with PDC over the years to enhance early warning, as well as their expertise in risk assessment and predictive analytics has been integral to our operations and to the overall disaster risk reduction objectives of the ASEAN region.”
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Melissa is expected to become a hurricane by tomorrow, bringing life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic) through the weekend.
For Jamaica, Melissa’s slow movement could bring prolonged impacts — including damaging winds, heavy rainfall, life-threatening flash flooding, multiple landslides, and storm surge — lasting multiple days. Conditions may begin to deteriorate as early as late today or Saturday.
In southwestern Haiti, life-threatening, catastrophic flooding and landslides are expected this weekend into early next week, likely causing extensive damage and leaving some communities isolated for several days. Strong winds lasting a day or longer could also impact Haiti’s Tiburon Peninsula.
In the southern Dominican Republic, heavy rainfall could lead to significant, life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides. Cuba may also see an increasing risk of heavy rain, damaging winds, and storm surge in the coming days.
Stay alert and get updates with each new advisory – monitor DisasterAWARE!
>>> Download the FREE Disaster Alert app (Search "Disaster Alert" in Google Play and the iOS App Store)
>>> Are you a disaster manager or humanitarian assistance professional? Access DisasterAWARE Pro at DisasterAWARE.pdc.org
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CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
ODPEM
ODM - Office of Disaster Management, Dominica
Hawai'i's fire weather status has just been upgraded to a WARNING. A Fire Weather WARNING is now in effect for Hawaii from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon (October 25–26). Any fires that start during this period could spread quickly due to dry conditions, strong winds, and warm temperatures.
The watch includes the leeward areas of the Hawaiian Islands, interior Oahu, and the interior and northern parts of the Big Island. East winds are expected to range from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, creating conditions that could rapidly increase fire spread.
For ongoing updates and additional resources related to this fire hazard, Disaster and Emergency Managers can access:
>> disasteraware.pdc.org
The public may access PDC's Disaster Alert app at the Play Store and on the App Store.
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Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
Honolulu Department of Emergency Management
Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency
Maui County Emergency Management Agency
County of Kaua'i
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Hawaii from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon (October 25–26). Any fires that start during this period could spread quickly due to dry conditions, strong winds, and warm temperatures.
The watch includes the leeward areas of the Hawaiian Islands, interior Oahu, and the interior and northern parts of the Big Island. East winds are expected to range from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, creating conditions that could rapidly increase fire spread.
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Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
Honolulu Department of Emergency Management
Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency
Maui County Emergency Management Agency
County of Kaua'i
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by late this weekend or early next week as it continues drifting slowly across the central Caribbean. Melissa’s slow movement increases the risk of extended periods of strong winds and heavy rain.
Hurricane conditions could begin affecting Jamaica and Haiti’s southern peninsula by Friday afternoon. Widespread heavy rainfall across Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic through the weekend could lead to life-threatening flash flooding and landslides.
There remains considerable uncertainty in Melissa’s exact track and intensity. Stay alert for forecast changes and continue to monitor DisasterAWARE for updates which each new advisory.
>>> Download the FREE Disaster Alert app (Search "Disaster Alert" in Google Play and the iOS App Store)
>>> Are you a disaster manager or humanitarian assistance professional? Access DisasterAWARE Pro at DisasterAWARE.pdc.org
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CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
ODPEM
ODM - Office of Disaster Management, Dominica
Tropical Storm Melissa continues to move slowly in the central Caribbean, with a Hurricane Watch in effect for Haiti’s southern peninsula and a Tropical Storm Watch for Jamaica. Based on the latest forecast, hurricane conditions could begin impacting Haiti late Thursday, and tropical storm conditions are possible in Jamaica starting late Thursday or Friday.
Through Saturday, Melissa is expected to bring 5–10 inches of rain to southern Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic) and eastern Jamaica, with locally higher amounts. 2–4 inches are possible in northern Hispaniola and western Jamaica. 1–3 inches are forecast for Aruba and Puerto Rico. Flash flooding and landslides remain a major concern.
There is still significant uncertainty in Melissa’s track and intensity. Stay alert for forecast changes and continue to monitor DisasterAWARE for updates.
>>> Download the FREE Disaster Alert app (Search "Disaster Alert" in Google Play and the iOS App Store)
>>> Are you a disaster manager or humanitarian assistance professional? Access DisasterAWARE Pro at DisasterAWARE.pdc.org
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CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
ODPEM
ODM - Office of Disaster Management, Dominica
Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the central Caribbean, prompting a hurricane watch for Haiti and a tropical storm watch for Jamaica. Hurricane conditions are possible in Haiti starting Thursday, while Jamaica could begin to see tropical storm conditions Thursday or Friday, based on this current forecast.
Melissa is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Haiti and the Dominican Republic through the weekend, bringing the risk of flash flooding and dangerous landslides. Shown in the DisasterAWARE screenshots are potential wind impacts and rainfall for the current 5-day forecast.
There is significant uncertainty in Melissa’s forecast track and strength. Stay alert for forecast changes and continue to monitor DisasterAWARE for updates.
>>> Download the FREE Disaster Alert app (Search "Disaster Alert" in Google Play and the iOS App Store)
>>> Are you a disaster manager or humanitarian assistance professional? Access DisasterAWARE Pro at DisasterAWARE.pdc.org
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CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
ODPEM
ODM - Office of Disaster Management, Dominica
We are closely monitoring AL98, a tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean Sea that has a high (80%) chance of development over the next 7 days and a medium (50%) chance over the next 48 hours.
While the system is still organizing, environmental conditions are expected to become more favorable for tropical cyclone formation as it moves westward into the central Caribbean.
Regardless of development, heavy rain and gusty winds could begin affecting Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao over the next couple of days, and a tropical depression or storm could form during that time.
Monitor DisasterAWARE for updates and alerts!
>>> Download the FREE Disaster Alert app (Search "Disaster Alert" in Google Play and the iOS App Store)
>>> Are you a disaster manager or humanitarian assistance professional? Access DisasterAWARE Pro at DisasterAWARE.pdc.org
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CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
Keeping a close eye on the Atlantic and Caribbean, as a disturbance located over 1,000 miles east of the Windward Islands is expected to track westward across the central Atlantic over the next several days. Gradual development is possible, with a low (30%) chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next 7 days. Regardless of development, the system is expected to bring heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the Windward Islands late this weekend as it enters the Caribbean Sea.
Monitor DisasterAWARE for updates and alerts!
>>> Download the FREE Disaster Alert app (Search "Disaster Alert" in Google Play and the iOS App Store)
>>> Are you a disaster manager or humanitarian assistance professional? Access DisasterAWARE Pro at DisasterAWARE.pdc.org
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Sending a big Mahalo (thank you) to our partners in Ecuador!
It was great to be back in Ecuador this week as PDC continued work with the Secretaría Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos (SNGR) to advance the National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment (NDPBA). Held in Guayaquil from 13–14 October, this engagement builds on earlier meetings in Guayaquil and Manta.
The NDPBA is designed to promote risk-informed decision-making through evidence-based data and analytics, increase multi-agency coordination, and enhance disaster monitoring and disaster risk reduction initiatives.
During this visit, SNGR leadership and technical staff provided valuable updates and shared critical datasets for the Risk and Vulnerability Analysis and Disaster Management Assessment—including hazard zones, socio-economic indicators, critical infrastructure, and emergency services.
We value the continued collaboration with our Ecuadorian partners and look forward to returning in spring 2026 to share preliminary results ahead of the final event in May.
Learn more about PDC’s National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment at: pdc.org/NDPBA
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningforAll #Ecuador #NDPBA #Preparedness #RiskReduction
Riesgos Ecuador
U.S. Embassy Ecuador
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
On today's International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we take a moment to recognize the vital work being done around the world to reduce risk and build safer, more resilient communities.
At PDC, we are proud to stand alongside our global partners—government agencies, humanitarian organizations, academic institutions, and scientific experts—who remain steadfast in their commitment to disaster risk reduction. Together, we are advancing solutions that address the complex and interconnected risks facing communities today.
For nearly 30 years, PDC has worked to strengthen disaster resilience by helping partners identify, assess, and reduce risk, while enhancing their ability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. Our capabilities and programs, including the National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment (NDPBA), provide decision makers with actionable insight into the underlying drivers of disaster risk and the capacity to manage them.
From early warning to long-term risk reduction, we remain committed to supporting our partners as they integrate risk information into policies, systems, and actions that protect lives and livelihoods.
We commend your leadership and dedication!
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The southern Philippines continues to experience multiple aftershocks following the recent powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck at around 9:43 AM local time on Friday morning. One of the aftershocks registered a strong magnitude of 6.7.
Attached are the PDC Event Briefs for the 7.4 and 6.7 magnitude earthquakes, along with a DisasterAWARE screenshot showing shaking intensity and the locations of aftershocks. Please monitor DisasterAWARE for the latest updates and alerts.
PhilAWARE, PDC's custom version of DisasterAWARE for the Philippines, was leveraged for early warning and situational awareness as the situation unfolded.
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Civil Defense PH
NDRRMC
A powerful coastal storm is expected to impact much of the U.S. East Coast from this weekend into early next week, bringing the risk of heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, and dangerous surf.
The attached video shows modeled wind speeds and direction along the East Coast over the coming days. Be sure to monitor DisasterAWARE for updates and alerts as the event unfolds.
>>> Download the FREE Disaster Alert app (Search "Disaster Alert" in Google Play and the iOS App Store)
>>> Are you a disaster manager or humanitarian assistance professional? Access DisasterAWARE Pro at DisasterAWARE.pdc.org
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