AskRisk

Risk Management Updates and Timely, Relevant Information on Risks that Occur in our Daily Lives

[PBS News @NewsHour]

More than 340 Ebola cases have been confirmed and the outbreak has crossed into neighboring Uganda, worsening the challenge of containing the deadly disease in a region already riddled with conflict, displacement and strained health care systems. https://t.co/l8UZ5fZxRW

[CNBC @CNBC]

As the largest World Cup ever kicks off, health officials are focused on more than Ebola https://t.co/Ky0C2iBhtx

[CBS News @CBSNews]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of a flesh-eating New World screwworm in Texas on Wednesday. https://t.co/DDirv2MW7B

[CNN @CNN]

A new study estimated foodborne illnesses caused 1.5 million deaths worldwide in 2021. However, there are things that can be done in your home to prevent these kinds of illnesses. https://t.co/4QycRXIhkS

[ABC News @ABC]

A deadly Ebola outbreak is continuing to spread across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with global health officials warning that "we are still behind."
https://t.co/2mY0ajKuWu

[ABC News @ABC]

Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report Tuesday that the recall includes certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles with model years 2018 through 2022.

Read more: https://t.co/0iH7if2QzI

[NBC News @NBCNews]

A flesh-eating parasite that had been kept out of U.S. livestock for decades has been detected in Texas, threatening the nation’s cattle industry and food supply at a time when prices are already high. https://t.co/p011Q4crOe

[Inside Climate News @insideclimate]

Louisiana is “ground zero for coastal climate migration,” and a new study says planning now could turn displacement into agency.
https://t.co/V0cI80mQNs

[Dr. Tom Frieden @DrTomFrieden]

Ebola has a running head start. By the time the outbreak in DRC was detected, there were already many suspected cases and deaths. We’ve seen that if you reach an Ebola outbreak in days, you can stop it in weeks. Months of delay? It will take much, much longer. That’s why countries need to surge support to affected communities now. https://t.co/jkMXQwZ55w

[Financial Times @FT]

Can the rush for vaccines slow the latest Ebola outbreak? https://t.co/lKH8tEtC83

[Readygov @Readygov]

Most wildfires start from everyday actions. You can help prevent them:
- Keep a 10ft safe zone around campfires
- Never toss lit cigarettes
- Always follow burn bans & check local rules
https://t.co/thbPZei5Jz

[Bloomberg Green @climate]

The value of uninsured natural-catastrophe losses rose more than 7% globally last year to $424 billion https://t.co/5JhWAdGRqR

[Sandhya Patel @SandhyaABC7]

Prelim magnitude 5.2 earthquake off Kona coast, W of Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii tonight. No tsunami is expected. #earthquake #Hawaii

[USGS Volcanoes🌋 @USGSVolcanoes]

A magnitude‑4.6 earthquake struck at 5:58 p.m. HST west-northwest of Kahaluu-Keauhou on the Island of Hawaiʻi at a depth of 21 miles (34 km) below sea level on June 2, 2026.

The earthquake was not related to magma movement and had no apparent impact on Hualālai, Mauna Loa, or Kīlauea volcanoes. Like the magnitude-6 earthquake on May 22, this earthquake was caused by bending of the Pacific Plate from the weight of the Hawaiian Islands. The two earthquakes were similar in origin but are not directly related.

Shaking was reported across the Island of Hawaiʻi and on Maui, with moderate shaking reported near the epicenter. Moderate shaking could cause light damage. Aftershocks are possible in the coming hours to days.

Mahalo to everyone who submitted felt reports—your information helps improve rapid response and hazard understanding.   

🗺️: USGS Intensity map derived from felt reports and showing earthquake epicenter. 

#USGS #Earthquake #Shaking

[California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @Cal_OES]

ALERT: A reported M5.1 earthquake occurred 40 miles west of Humboldt County in the Pacific Ocean at 5:45 a.m. There are no reports of damage or injuries and there is no threat of a tsunami. Earthquakes are unpredictable, so be prepared for aftershocks. Drop. Cover. Hold On. #MyShake

[EarthquakePrediction @Quakeprediction]

5.7 earthquake hits NW of Eureka, California. Strong earthquake is likely in the Los Angeles area (June 3 to June 4)

[USGS ShakeAlert @USGS_ShakeAlert]

Good morning Redwood Coast, California and Southern Oregon. The ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning system was activated for a magnitude 5.7 earthquake about 100 miles southwest of Pistol River, Oregon at 3:53 am.

Learn more about this earthquake: https://t.co/Vf19buMgZt

@OregonOEM @Cal_OES @UOHazardsLab @CAGeoSurvey @humboldtcalpoly @FEMARegion9 @FEMARegion9 @FEMARegion10

📷ShakeMap earthquake information from this earthquake.

[The Weather Channel @weatherchannel]

Today marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Here's a closer look at the names that could be used for this season's storms. ⬇️

[Inside Climate News @insideclimate]

A puny snowpack and widespread drought have experts predicting a severe U.S. wildfire season. They’re worried that the federal firefighting effort that’s in the midst of reorganization will struggle to cope. https://t.co/IaVawwwXi7

[Bloomberg Green @climate]

More than half of Americans regard climate change as a very or moderately big problem, and only a quarter think the world is equipped to address the challenge. Read more: https://t.co/HTNPbFEfkA

📷️: Jill Connelly/Bloomberg