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The Wolf Fire in California’s Riverside County has burned over 1,400 acres since it began yesterday, Sunday, June 29. Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for nearby residents as hundreds of firefighters and multiple aircraft continue battling the blaze.
As shown in the screenshot, critical updates on California evacuation zones, schools, and satellite-detected wildfire locations (hotspots) are available through DisasterAWARE. Other key layers include terrain, wind speed and direction, additional types of critical infrastructure, population data, air quality, and more!
For the Public:
>>> Download PDC’s Free “Disaster Alert” app, powered by DisasterAWARE (search “Disaster Alert” in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.)
>>> Layers shown in the attached screenshot are available under Layers > Hazards and Events > Wildfire
For Emergency Managers:
>>> Access DisasterAWARE Pro at DisasterAWARE.pdc.org (learn more at pdc.org/DisasterAWARE)
#California #EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #riverside #californiawildfires #californiafires #wolffire #DisasterAWARE #DisasterAlert
CAL FIRE California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Don’t let hazards catch you off-guard—stay ahead and stay informed!
Download our free Disaster Alert app today for early warnings and near real-time information on hazards around the world!
>>> Available on Google Play and the iOS App Store (Search "Disaster Alert" in the app stores)
Are you a disaster manager or humanitarian assistance practitioner?
>>> Access our award-winning, multi-hazard early warning and risk intelligence platform—trusted by disaster managers worldwide!
>>> Learn more at www.pdc.org/disasteraware/
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More than 150 million people across the U.S. are facing life-threatening extreme heat this week, with little to no overnight relief. Temperatures are forecast to shatter records, with daytime highs reaching into the 90s and 100s, and nighttime lows remaining in the 70s and 80s. Significant heat impacts are also expected to be experienced in dense urban centers.
The new Temperature layer in DisasterAWARE can be animated to display the latest temperature forecast for the coming days. Keep in mind: heat index values—how hot it really feels—often feel significantly hotter than the recorded temperatures.
Download the free Disaster Alert app today to receive early warnings and updates on hazards — anytime, anywhere!
>>> Available on Google Play and the iOS App Store (Search "Disaster Alert" in the app stores)
Are you a disaster manager or humanitarian assistance practitioner?
>>> Access our award-winning, multi-hazard early warning and risk intelligence platform—trusted by disaster managers worldwide!
>>> Learn more at www.pdc.org/disasteraware/
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningforAll #ExtremeHeat #DisasterAWARE #DisasterAlert
Sending aloha and a big mahalo (thank you) to our Peruvian partners following DisasterAWARE training this week with the Regional Emergency Operations Center (COER) in Abancay. This was the second in a series of six regional trainings—the first took place in Chachapoyas back in September—and focused on preparation and response to major hazards such as fires and landslides. The engagement supports a USSOUTHCOM initiative aimed at enhancing the capabilities of regional Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) across the country.
PDC’s partnership with Peru began in 2014 with the National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment (learn more at pdc.org/NDPBA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Operations Center. The partnership has continued over the years through training, exercises, and support during major disasters.
We look forward to returning later this year for more training!
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningforAll #Peru #DisasterAWARE #training #preparedness
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
Embajada de Estados Unidos en Perú
Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil Perú
CENEPRED
Erick, now a Category 1-strength hurricane, is rapidly intensifying and is expected to become a major hurricane either tonight or early Thursday as it approaches the coast of southern Mexico.
Based on PDC’s latest Event Brief, an estimated 1.29 million people (approximately 344,000 households) may be exposed to damaging winds along Erick’s projected track. Hurricane Erick is also expected to produce heavy rainfall across parts of Central America and southwest Mexico, resulting in life-threatening flooding and mudslides. In addition, dangerous storm surge is expected to produce coastal flooding near and to the east of where Erick’s center makes landfall.
Monitor DisasterAWARE for updates with each new advisory:
>>> Learn more at pdc.org/disasteraware/
>>> Download the free Disaster Alert app on Google Play or the iOS App Store and stay alert! (Search "Disaster Alert" in the app store.)
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningforAll #Mexico #TropicalStorm#Hurricane #DisasterAWARE #DisasterAlert
Cruz Roja Mexicana Sede Nacional
Coordinación Nacional de Protección Civil
U.S. Northern Command
Tropical Storm Erick is anticipated to intensify into a hurricane by tomorrow as it approaches the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero in southern Mexico.
According to PDC’s latest Event Brief, an estimated 6.58 Million people—approximately 1.75 Million households—could be exposed to damaging winds along Erick’s forecast path. In addition, Erick is expected to produce heavy rainfall across parts of Central America and southern Mexico, potentially resulting in life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
PDC Event Briefs are automatically updated with each new advisory, providing actionable information to support rapid response and informed decision-making. They include critical details such as exposed vulnerable populations, at-risk critical infrastructure, impacts to lifelines, key needs, and more!
Monitor DisasterAWARE for updates with each new advisory:
>>> Learn more at pdc.org/disasteraware/
>>> Download the free Disaster Alert app on Google Play or the iOS App Store and stay alert! (Search "Disaster Alert" in the app store.)
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningforAll #Mexico #TropicalStorm #Hurricane #DisasterAWARE #DisasterAlert
Hawai'i State Emergency Management Agency conducted its annual, statewide Makani Pahili Hurricane Preparedness Exercise on June 10-12, engaging multiple stakeholder agencies including county emergency management, state-level departments, nongovernmental organizations, Hawai’i’s National Guard, and the Department of Defense Coordinating Element to ensure island-wide readiness for the 2025 hurricane season.
PDC was pleased to support the exercise with advanced situational awareness tools, information, and technologies including our DisasterAWARE Pro Exercise platform, analytical exposure products, and realistic scenario data.
We are proud to be one of the many organizations supporting preparedness as we exercise our capabilities!
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency #DisasterAWARE #EarlyWarning #SaferWorld
The Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) valued the opportunity to take part in this year’s Senior Leader Logistics Symposium, held June 4–5 at United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Headquarters in Doral, Florida. Hosted by hosted by USSOUTHCOM Commander Admiral Holsey and USSOUTHCOM J4 Director Colonel Burke, the event brought together U.S. military leaders and regional partners to enhance logistics interoperability and strengthen cooperation across the region.
As part of the industry display, PDC showcased DisasterAWARE's cutting-edge tools for Critical Infrastructure and Supply Chain Risk Management—highlighting how our capabilities help partners throughout the region enhance their preparedness and operational effectiveness through actionable risk intelligence and early warning. Learn more at pdc.org/DisasterAWARE.
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningforAll
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
Ejército Argentino
The Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) joined partners at the Port of Miami on June 3 to mark the send-off of the USNS Comfort for Continuing Promise 2025. The mission will deliver critical medical assistance and deepen regional collaboration across Latin America and the Caribbean.
PDC will continue its support of Continuing Promise in 2025, with DisasterAWARE training and exercise support slated for the Ecuador and Dominican Republic as part of the humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) track, which will strengthen disaster preparedness with these partner nations.
Both Ecuador and the Dominican Republic have partnered with PDC through the National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment (NDPBA) project—a long-term initiative that helps countries assess risk and disaster management capacity. PDC's advanced analytics and integrated situational awareness tools are leveraged during the assessment process to strengthen early warning systems, disaster preparedness, policy and planning, and enhance resilience-building efforts. Learn more about PDC's national assessments at pdc.org/NDPBA.
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningforAll #NDPBA #Ecuador #DominicanRepublic #LatinAmerica #Caribbean #CP25 #ContinuingPromise #usnavy #usnavysouth4thflt
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.S. 4th Fleet
Riesgos Ecuador
Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias
Yesterday (June 1) marked the start of the 2025 Hurricane Season for the Atlantic and Central Pacific. Are you prepared?
Download the Disaster Alert app—available on Google Play and the iOS App Store. Search “Disaster Alert” in the app store.
• Real-time alerts
• Global monitoring of 28 hazards types (natural and man made)
• Trusted information, anytime, anywhere
Are you an Emergency Management or Humanitarian Assistance professional? Request your free DisasterAWARE Pro account today!
>>> Learn more at: pdc.org/DisasterAWARE
>>> Read here to learn how PDC is working with global and regional partners to strengthen early warning systems, empower decision-makers, and build resilience to save lives: www.pdc.org/readiness-efforts-ramp-up-for-hurricane-season-2025/
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Canada is battling intense wildfires across multiple provinces, including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Latest reports show 170+ active wildfires nationwide and over half are not yet under control. Wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan have led officials to declare states of emergency, with large-scale evacuations underway as fires continue to threaten communities and infrastructure. Air quality alerts have been issued across central Canada and have extended into parts of the Upper Midwest in the United States.
PDC is closely monitoring the situation and sharing critical updates through DisasterAWARE and the free Disaster Alert mobile app (learn more at pdc.org/DisasterAWARE). In addition to issuing critical alerts on wildfires, DisasterAWARE also provides exclusive access to PDC’s advanced analytics—such as Event Brief, which offers vital information on estimated population and infrastructure exposed, vulnerable populations, economic losses, infrastructure, lifelines, and mass care needs. These applications also provide access to important updates on air quality, wildfire locations (Hotspots), fire danger areas (Fire Weather Index), wind speeds and forecasts, critical infrastructure locations, and more!
As part of the global initiative to enhance early warning systems, PDC has unveiled a suite of advanced wildfire hazard monitoring and early warning tools through DisasterAWARE. These capabilities are made possible through PDC’s ongoing collaborations with scientific and academic partners like NASA. As a result, we can provide more precise modeling of wildfire impacts on populations and infrastructure to provide more timely and accurate information alerting and estimates about wildfire severity to decision-makers.
>>> Learn more here: pdc.org/wildfires
#SaferWorld #Earlywarning #DisasterAWARE #DisasterAlert #Canada #wildfire #fire
Canadian Armed Forces
Manitoba Government
Government of Saskatchewan
Government of British Columbia
YourAlberta (Government of Alberta)
Ontario Government
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
As we await the start of the Atlantic and Central Pacific hurricane seasons on June 1, we are keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Alvin off the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Alvin is the first named cyclone of the 2025 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season!
In preparation for the 2025 hurricane season, PDC has upgraded DisasterAWARE to version 9.0—the latest release of its globally recognized disaster risk intelligence platform, used by disaster managers and humanitarian assistance practitioners worldwide. This powerful upgrade delivers major enhancements to real-time situational awareness and operational readiness, including:
• Dynamic Forecast Layers (as shown in the video): Integrated data about wind speed and direction, precipitation, and more.
• Integrated Situational Awareness and Decision Support: Real-time early warning from multiple authoritative sources and visualized risk information for faster, more informed responses.
• Advanced Impact Analytics: Providing accurate estimates of impacts to population and critical infrastructure within minutes, including a demographic breakdown of exposure, capital exposure estimates, and likely humanitarian needs.
• Supply Chain Risk Management: Critical asset protection with personalized Smart Alert notifications and reporting about critical infrastructure, personnel, and other assets in the supply chain exposed to risks.
• Tailored Mapping Tools: Enhanced visuals of tropical cyclone paths, population, risk data, critical infrastructure, and impact zones.
• Hyperlocal Data: New and expanded street-level insights into critical infrastructure and routes.
These newly enhanced tools and expanded datasets are actively supporting partners around the globe—empowering them to act swiftly, plan effectively, and ultimately save lives.
Download PDC’s free public Disaster Alert app! If you are an Emergency Management or Humanitarian Assistance professional—request your free DisasterAWARE account today.
>>> Learn more at: pdc.org/DisasterAWARE
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