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At the request of the Philippines Office of Civil Defense (OCD), PDC provided advanced PhilAWARE data administration training following Monday’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake and tsunami. As PhilAWARE serves as a mission-critical tool within OCD’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for hazard early warning and decision-support, the training focused on integrating additional field data to support response and recovery efforts.
The training reflects ongoing collaboration between OCD and PDC to strengthen in-house technical capabilities and support continued access to real-time situational awareness, advanced analytics, hazard information and alerts, and risk intelligence. These capabilities support informed decision-making, resource prioritization, and coordinated disaster response throughout the current operation and future events.
PhilAWARE is part of PDC’s advanced DisasterAWARE ecosystem and a custom version created for the Philippines. Learn more at www.pdc.org/disasteraware/
#EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #Earthquake #Philippines #DisasterAWARE
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Muchas gracias and mahalo (thank you) to our partners in Colombia! It was great to be back in-country last week working together to advance and sustain our Early Warning Capacity Development work in Cali.
We enjoyed an exciting week of meetings in Bogotá with the Instituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales (IDEAM) and the Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD), followed by engagements in Cali with the Sistema de Gestión del Riesgo de Emergencias y Desastres (SGRED), Universidad del Valle (UniValle), Univalle's seismic center—Observatorio Sismológico y Geofísico del Suroccidente (OSSO), the Mayor of Cali, and other key partners.
Together, we’re strengthening sustainment planning, expanding national and local collaboration, and advancing new partnerships to support landslide modeling and lifeline risk assessment. We look forward to returning soon to continue building training skills for DisasterAWARE Pro!
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Alcaldía de Cali
Over the next couple of days, Tropical Storm Cristina (formerly Tropical Depression Three-E) is expected to move near or along the coasts of Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador. Life-threatening flooding and mudslides are possible as heavy rainfall totals of 4–8 inches, with isolated amounts up to 12 inches, are forecast through Thursday.
Access additional layers in DisasterAWARE to enhance your decision-making, such as critical infrastructure, hazard zones, population, observations, forecasts, and more!
Continue to monitor DisasterAWARE and the Disaster Alert app for updates:
>>> Disaster managers and humanitarian assistance professionals can access the latest information and updates on impacts through DisasterAWARE (DisasterAWARE.pdc.org)
>>> The public can get updates with PDC's free Disaster Alert app available on the Google Play and the iOS App Store.
#EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #Nicaragua #ElSalvador #Guatemala #Honduras
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COPECO
As response efforts continue in Mindanao, southern Philippines, following Monday's powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake, the Philippines Office of Civil Defense (OCD) continues to leverage PhilAWARE for situational awareness and decision support. This includes providing timely, critical updates such as buildings and critical infrastructure damage, evacuations, and hazard impacts.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has recorded approximately 1,055 aftershocks since the initial earthquake. The attached screenshots show examples of evacuation center and health facility data, overlaid with shaking intensity from the initial M7.8 earthquake, as well as aftershock activity over the past 48 hours.
PDC continues to support national and regional partners throughout the response through DisasterAWARE Pro and the wider DisasterAWARE Ecosystem—including PhilAWARE and DMRS—in addition to onsite regional support at the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre).
Monitor DisasterAWARE and Disaster Alert for updates (pdc.org/DisasterAWARE).
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PDC continues to work across national borders to strengthen partnerships and preparedness through data sharing, advanced analytics, and coordinated planning. Together with U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the Chilean Navy, we are enhancing tsunami disaster preparedness and response, while protecting communities and infrastructure and building regional resilience.
Armada de Chile
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Tropical Depression Three-E has formed off the coast of Nicaragua and is expected to become a Tropical Storm by Tuesday. Heavy rains may produce life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides. Continue to monitor DisasterAWARE and the Disaster Alert app for updates.
PDC's latest analytics (available through Event Brief) show an estimated 353,000 people (78,600 households) potentially exposed to damaging winds along the forecast track (as of Advisory 1 at 900 AM CST Monday, 8 June ). These analytics will be updated with each advisory, including potential humanitarian needs and impacts to lifelines.
Access additional layers in DisasterAWARE to enhance your decision-making, such as critical infrastructure, hazard zones, population, observations, forecasts, and more!
Continue to monitor DisasterAWARE and the Disaster Alert app for updates:
>>> Disaster managers and humanitarian assistance professionals can access the latest information and updates on impacts through DisasterAWARE (DisasterAWARE.pdc.org)
>>> The public can get updates with PDC's free Disaster Alert app available on the Google Play and the iOS App Store.
#EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #Nicaragua #ElSalvador #Guatemala #Honduras
CD - Sinapred
Protección Civil de El Salvador
Conred
COPECO
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PhilAWARE, PDC's custom version of DisasterAWARE for the Philippines, was leveraged extensively for early warning and situational awareness following a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines at approximately 7:37 a.m. local time, earlier on Monday. Although the tsunami threat has since passed, earthquake aftershocks continue to affect the region.
PDC remains in close coordination with national and region partners in support, as the Philippines Office of Civil Defense continues to leverage PhilAWARE to coordinate ongoing response and recovery efforts.
Monitor DisasterAWARE and Disaster Alert for updates (pdc.org/DisasterAWARE),
#EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #Earthquake #Philippines #DisasterAwareness
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The Southeast Asia Resilience workshop held in Timor-Leste and organized by the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance, brought together exceptional disaster management practitioners from across sectors to collaborate on the next generation of regional resilience-building initiatives.
PDC was proud to be invited to present at this multi-day event, highlighting the latest applications and innovations of science and technology, as well as our initiatives supporting partners throughout the region. Below is a translated synopsis from Timor-Leste's Civil Protection Authority (APC) President, Jesuinho dos Reis de Matos Carvalho:
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PRESIDENT OF THE CIVIL PROTECTION AUTHORITY CLOSES RESILIENCE WORKSHOP AT PALM SPRINGS HALL, FATUHADA
Dili, 29 May 2026�
The President of the Civil Protection Authority (APC), Jesuinho dos Reis de Matos Carvalho, officially closed the Resilience Workshop, which was conducted over three days at the Palm Springs Hall in Fatuhada, Dili. During the closing ceremony, President Carvalho stated, “I would like to express my deep appreciation to all of you for your presence on the final day of this resilience workshop, organized by the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance.”
He also extended special recognition to the Center for Excellence for organizing the workshop and, in particular, for publishing the Disaster Management Reference Handbook – Timor-Leste, noting: “We are deeply honored by this initiative. This work represents a highly valuable contribution to Timor-Leste.”
President Carvalho emphasized that, as a nation vulnerable to natural disasters, climate change, and humanitarian challenges, investments in knowledge, preparedness, and institutional coordination are essential to saving lives and strengthening the country's response capacity.
He highlighted the importance of making the handbook available in Tetum, saying, “This decision demonstrates respect for our national identity and ensures that technical knowledge and practical guidance are accessible to Timorese institutions, professionals, students, and communities. Access to information in our own language strengthens inclusion, learning, and local capacity for action.”
He praised the work of the Center for Excellence in Timor-Leste, noting that its mission to strengthen humanitarian crisis and emergency response capabilities across the Indo-Pacific directly contributes to a more prepared and resilient Timor-Leste. President Carvalho officially declared the workshop closed, stating, “With great pride and hope, we officially conclude this resilience workshop. I thank all participants whose dedication and commitment have helped strengthen resilience in both professional and daily life. Resilience is not only about facing challenges, but about rising again with strength and confidence.”
He expressed appreciation to all organizers, facilitators, and participants for their contributions to the success of the workshop and expressed hope that the knowledge and experience gained would be applied within institutions and communities to build a stronger, more united, and better-prepared society.
During the same event, President Carvalho officially launched the Disaster Management Reference Handbook – Timor-Leste, describing it as an important reference resource for increasing knowledge and preparedness in disaster management. He noted, “This handbook will serve as a useful guide for institutions, students, and communities to better understand disaster mitigation and response.” He also thanked the partners and teams who contributed to the handbook’s preparation and publication, emphasizing that cooperation and education are critical to strengthening community resilience in the future.
Autoridade Proteção Civil Timor-Leste
Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance
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Are you prepared for hurricane season? Today, June 1, marks the official start of the Atlantic and Central Pacific hurricane seasons. Access DisasterAWARE today to strengthen your hurricane monitoring, planning, and response efforts.
DisasterAWARE (pdc.org/DisasterAWARE) provides emergency managers and humanitarian assistance professionals with critical tools and information to stay informed and prepared, including:
• Risk awareness and enhanced monitoring
• Advanced analytics and exposure assessments
• Early warning (Smart Alerts)
• Critical asset protection
• Live cameras
• Online training
• and more!
Stay ahead and make informed decisions throughout hurricane season with DisasterAWARE!
>>> Emergency managers can receive alerts and access the latest information and updates on hazards through DisasterAWARE (DisasterAWARE.pdc.org)
>>> The public can receive alerts and critical updates with PDC’s FREE Disaster Alert app available on Google Play and IOS App Store
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningforAll #DisasterAWARE #Pacific #Atlantic #Hawaii #Caribbean #UnitedStates #GulfCoast #Hurricane #Cylone #storm #tropical #tropicalstorm #islandlife #DisasterPreparedness
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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Big Island of Hawaii on Friday night at 9:46 p.m. HST, approximately 8 miles south of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii, along the western flank of Mauna Loa.
NO TSUNAMI THREAT
According to PDC’s latest automated Event Brief report, available through DisasterAWARE (pdc.org/DisasterAWARE), an estimated 49,300 people were exposed to moderate to very strong shaking. These automated products and alerts were issued through DisasterAWARE and the Disaster Alert mobile app when the event occurred and will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.
Monitor DisasterAWARE and the Disaster Alert app for updates and alerts:
>>> Are you a Disaster Manager? Access DisasterAWARE Pro at DisasterAWARE.pdc.org
>>> Download the free Disaster Alert app, available on Google Play and the iOS App Store (Search "Disaster Alert" in the app stores)
#earlywarningforall #saferworld #hawaii #earthquake
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