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Providing near real-time, AI-enhanced hazard information for 28 natural, man-made, and biological hazard types as well as customizable Smart Alerts to protect your stationary and moving assets.
DisasterAWARE®
Make better decisions, faster.
The #1 award-winning early warning and risk intelligence technology trusted by disaster managers worldwide.
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World-class data, technology, and scenario design for enhanced readiness.
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Make sense of accelerated change to inform decisions, shape outcomes, and define the future.
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PDC's AI-assisted big data and computing capabilities are bringing actionable insights to decision-makers at a global scale. Find out how our advanced analytics and trusted data can help you.
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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.
Global Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (2024)
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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PDC’s artificial intelligence capabilities are driving new insights from pattern identification and complex trend analysis to support the strategic and tactical decision maker.
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PhilAWARE proves indispensable to responders in the face of unrelenting disasters in the Philippines
From crippling floods to powerful earthquakes and back-to-back typhoons, the Philippines hazard environment grew more complex by the month during 2025—and its Office of Civil Defense (OCD) charged with responding, leaned heavily on the system it had institutionalized just a year earlier.
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.
PhilAWARE proves indispensable to responders in the face of unrelenting disasters in the Philippines
From crippling floods to powerful earthquakes and back-to-back typhoons, the Philippines hazard environment grew more complex by the month during 2025—and its Office of Civil Defense (OCD) charged with responding, leaned heavily on the system it had institutionalized just a year earlier.
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.
Anticipating Risk
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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PDC’s enduring mission to reach every corner of the globe with lifesaving information
The only U.S. Winner of the lifetime United Nations Award
Winner of the U.N. Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction, Pacific Disaster Center is a global leader and pioneer of early warning technologies and risk intelligence tools. Our advanced analytics and risk intelligence products provide decision-makers with the essential insights and information to act early to protect communities from hazards and build more sustainable, resilient communities for a safer world.
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A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck northeastern Japan at around 1415 UTC today (11:15 PM local time), triggering a tsunami warning for parts of the country. Attached are the estimated tsunami travel times (in hours), earthquake shaking intensity and Event Brief showing potential exposure to Moderate to Very Strong shaking.
Tsunami waves reaching 0.3 to 1 meter above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Japan.
Tsunami waves are forecast to be less than 0.3 meters above the tide level for Chuuk, DPR of Korea, Guam, Johnston Atoll, Kosrae, Marshall Islands, Midway Island, Northern Marianas, Philippines, Pohnpei, Russia, Wake Island, and Yap.
NO tsunami threat to the State of Hawaii
Monitor our free Disaster Alert app for updates and alerts—available on Google Play and the iOS App Store. (Search “Disaster Alert” in the app store.)
Are you an Emergency Management or Humanitarian Assistance professional? Request your free DisasterAWARE Pro account today.
>>> Learn more at: pdc.org/DisasterAWARE
>>> DisasterAWARE is the #1 award-winning early warning and risk intelligence technology trusted by disaster managers worldwide.
#EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #Tsunami #Earthquake #Japan U.S. Indo-Pacific Command U.S. Forces Japan (在日米軍司令部)
Don’t let hazards catch you off-guard—stay ahead and stay informed!
Download the free Disaster Alert app—available on Google Play and the iOS App Store. (Search “Disaster Alert” in the app store.)
Are you an Emergency Management or Humanitarian Assistance professional? Request your free DisasterAWARE Pro account today!
>>> Learn more at: pdc.org/DisasterAWARE
>>> DisasterAWARE is the #1 award-winning early warning and risk intelligence technology trusted by disaster managers worldwide.
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Sending aloha to our partners across the Pacific following an exciting and successful 2025 Pacific Islands GIS & Remote Sensing User Conference at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji—the largest geospatial gathering in the region. We value the continued opportunity to work with our government, academic, and private-sector partners to help strengthen geospatial networks and promote data-driven resilience across the Pacific.
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningforAll #GIS #Pacific #Fiji #PGRSC2025 #PacificGISRS #PGRSC #GIS #RemoteSensing #PacificIslands
Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council
Sending our aloha and a big mahalo (thank you) to our Honduran partners following a successful Risk Reduction and Advanced Analytics (R2A2) capstone event on 13 November. The event was attended by 31 professionals representing 12 different partner organizations—COPECO, Health, Firefighters, Military (Navy, Army, Air Force), Merchant Marines, 911 Center, Forest Service, Transportation, and Energy—and included a review of the final R2A2 results, a DisasterAWARE Pro (pdc.org/DisasterAWARE) demo, and a brief exercise.
R2A2 (pdc.org/NDPBA) identifies capability enhancements aligned with current needs, helping national stakeholders better anticipate potential disasters, quickly mobilize resources, and promote risk-informed decision-making.
The Honduras R2A2 project concludes in January with the publication of the final report, marking the completion of the PDC's first R2A2 assessment. PDC and COPECO have a long-standing relationship through disaster response events, training, exercises, and the preceding national baseline assessment (NDPBA), and we look forward to further strengthening our partnership.
#EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #honduras #copeco #disasterpreparedness #R2A2 #NDPBA
Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos y Contingencias Nacionales
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
Embajada de Estados Unidos en Tegucigalpa
Joint Task Force-Bravo
Don’t let hazards catch you off-guard—stay ahead and stay informed!
Download the free Disaster Alert app—available on Google Play and the iOS App Store. (Search “Disaster Alert” in the app store.)
Are you an Emergency Management or Humanitarian Assistance professional? Request your free DisasterAWARE Pro account today!
>>> Learn more at: pdc.org/DisasterAWARE
>>> DisasterAWARE is the #1 award-winning early warning and risk intelligence technology trusted by disaster managers worldwide.
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According to PDC’s latest Event Brief, an estimated 24.6 million people (6.15 million households) in Bangladesh were exposed to moderate to very strong shaking from a magnitude 5.5 earthquake that struck near the capital, Dhaka, on Friday around 10:38 AM local time.
Available through DisasterAWARE (pdc.org/DisasterAWARE), PDC Event Briefs deliver rapid, actionable insights—answering key questions like what happened, when and where it occurred, how bad is it, and what are the potential mass care needs—empowering emergency management professionals and decision-makers with the information they need, when they need it most.
Get alerts and receive updates on earthquakes and other hazards!
>>> Disaster managers and humanitarian assistance professionals can access the latest information and updates on impacts through DisasterAWARE (DisasterAWARE.pdc.org)
>>> The public can get alerts with PDC's FREE Disaster Alert app available on the Google Play and the iOS App Store.
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In ongoing support of our Jamaican partners and humanitarian relief organizations, the PDC team continues to provide critical and timely updates through DisasterAWARE Pro (DisasterAWARE.pdc.org).
Attached are the latest estimates of population affected by ongoing power and water outages, including current restoration status. Please continue to monitor DisasterAWARE for updated information.
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningForAll #caribbean #storm#hurricaneMelissa #hurricane #weather #Alert #disasteraware#DisasterAlert #Jamaica #hurricane
CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
ODPEM
United Nations OCHA
World Food Programme
An atmospheric river is bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding risks to California through Saturday. Approximately 22.6 million people are under a Flood Watch in Southern California and the Eastern Sierra. Recent wildfire burn scars in parts of the state can heighten the risk of debris flows and mudslides during periods of intense rainfall.
The attached screenshot shows DisasterAWARE’s new “Brief” feature, which delivers rapid updates on potential hazard exposure—including population estimates, demographic details, and critical infrastructure.
Stay safe and stay alert!
>>> Download PDC’s FREE Disaster Alert app—available on Google Play and the iOS App Store. (Search “Disaster Alert” in the app store.)
Are you an Emergency Management or Humanitarian Assistance professional?
>>> Request your free DisasterAWARE Pro account today at DisasterAWARE.pdc.org!
DisasterAWARE is the #1 award-winning early warning and risk intelligence technology trusted by disaster managers worldwide. Learn more at: pdc.org/DisasterAWARE
#EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #DisasterAlert #hurricane #volcano #fire #flood #tsunami #earthquake #disaster #hazard #landslide #tornado #winterstorm #storm #wildfire #weather #california
Snow, ice, freezing rain, and extreme cold can disrupt travel, knock out power, and threaten safety. Don’t let winter storms catch you off guard — stay ahead, stay informed, and stay safe all season long.
Download PDC’s FREE Disaster Alert app—available on Google Play and the iOS App Store. (Search “Disaster Alert” in the app store.)
Are you an Emergency Management or Humanitarian Assistance professional? Request your free DisasterAWARE Pro account today at DisasterAWARE.pdc.org!
DisasterAWARE is the #1 award-winning early warning and risk intelligence technology trusted by disaster managers worldwide. Learn more at: pdc.org/DisasterAWARE
#EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #DisasterAlert #hurricane #volcano #fire #flood #tsunami #earthquake #disaster #hazard #landslide #tornado #winterstorm #storm #wildfire #weather
In honor of Veterans Day tomorrow, we salute the men and women who have served in uniform to protect communities at home and around the world.
Our military partners play a vital role in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions, delivering aid to those in need. From responding to natural disasters in Hawaii with the Hawaii National Guard, to multinational relief efforts like SOUTHCOM’s Continuing Promise 2025, and providing HADR support around the globe, these service members exemplify courage, dedication, and compassion.
Thank you to all veterans—for your service, your sacrifice, and your unwavering commitment to helping others in times of crisis.
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningforAll #veteransday #veteransday2025 #military #hadr #humanitarianassistance #DisasterRelief
Hawaii Army National Guard
National Guard
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
U.S. Central Command
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)/
U.S. European Command (EUCOM)
Nearing two weeks since Hurricane Melissa made landfall, the Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) remains actively engaged in supporting the Government of Jamaica and humanitarian relief partners in their continued and dedicated efforts in response to the catastrophic impacts.
DisasterAWARE Pro (DisasterAWARE.pdc.org) continues to serve as the centralized hub and common operating picture (COP) for real-time information sharing and decision support across humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations, providing access to post-impact satellite imagery, situation reports, and ongoing updates on isolated communities, relief activities, infrastructure status, damage, restoration, and more.
Disaster management and humanitarian assistance practitioners can directly access these critical data layers and key information updates through DisasterAWARE Pro.
>>> Request access: DisasterAWARE.pdc.org
>>> Once logged in, navigate to: Layers → Disaster Response Events → 2025 → Hurricane Melissa Response 2025
>>> Click on each data feature on the map to view additional details and check back for updates!
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CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
ODPEM
United Nations OCHA
World Food Programme