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On today’s EM Morning Brief, CISA adds eight actively exploited vulnerabilities to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a May 11 federal remediation deadline. FEMA major disaster declarations for Montana, Idaho, and Oregon tied to December 2025 storms were published in the Federal Register, opening Public Assistance funding. Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery continues across Guam and the CNMI under active federal emergency and public-health emergency determinations. Red Flag Warnings span the Plains, Southwest, and High Plains with critical fire weather peaking midweek, and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory revises its Kilauea Episode 45 forecast window to April 21 through 26. State updates cover Texas flash flooding, Wisconsin tornado recovery, Oklahoma wildfire containment, and the ongoing response to the Minidoka Memorial Hospital cyber incident in Idaho. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.

Key Takeaways

• CISA KEV update: Eight new actively exploited CVEs added April 20 (PaperCut, JetBrains TeamCity, Kentico, Quest KACE, Zimbra, three Cisco SD-WAN Manager). Federal patch deadline May 11.

• FEMA declarations published: Major Disaster Declarations for Montana (DR-4901), Idaho (DR-4905), and Oregon formally appear in the Federal Register, opening Public Assistance for December 2025 storm damage.

• Sinlaku recovery: Federal emergency declarations and HHS public-health emergency remain in effect for Guam and the CNMI. Power and water restoration on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota may take weeks.

• Kilauea Episode 45: HVO revises the lava-fountaining forecast window to Tuesday, April 21 through Sunday, April 26. Summit remains paused but inflating.

• Fire weather: Red Flag Warnings active across Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Wednesday expected to be most dangerous day of the week.

• Texas flash flooding: Flash Flood Warning along San Antonio to New Braunfels corridor; SAFD reports nine water rescues. Houston metro sees localized urban flooding with rainfall rates up to three inches per hour.

• Wisconsin storm response: SEOC Update 4 reports 28 resource requests and continued coordination with county and tribal emergency managers following confirmed April 14 tornadoes and flood damage.

• Idaho hospital cyber incident: Minidoka Memorial Hospital restores imaging services April 19. Blackwater ransomware group claims April 17 and threatens data publication after April 24.

• April 17 tornado cleanup: NWS confirms a high-end EF-2 in Lena, Illinois; EF-1 tornadoes in Jo Daviess County, Illinois and Washington County, Iowa; and an EF-2 in Rochester, Minnesota with two injuries.

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Sources

CISA

• CISA Alert — Eight new KEV entries (April 20, 2026) — PaperCut, JetBrains TeamCity, Kentico Xperience, Quest KACE SMA, Zimbra, and three Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager CVEs; federal patch deadline May 11, 2026

• CISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog — Authoritative catalog of actively exploited CVEs

FEMA

• Federal Register — Montana Major Disaster Declaration (DR-4901-DR) — Public Assistance Only for December 9-11, 2025 severe storms and flooding

• Federal Register — Idaho Major Disaster Declaration (DR-4905-DR) — Public Assistance Only for December 16-18, 2025 straight-line winds

• Federal Register — Oregon Major Disaster Declaration — Public Assistance Only for December 15-21, 2025 storms and landslides

• FEMA — DR-4901-MT page — Montana disaster assistance details and deadlines

• FEMA — Emergency Declaration for Guam — April 17, 2026 press release on Super Typhoon Sinlaku support

NIFC and wildland fire

• NIFC — National Fire News — April 20, 2026 daily national fire activity summary

• NICC — Incident Management Situation Report — Daily SITREP from the National Interagency Coordination Center

• InciWeb — Incident Information System — Active wildland-fire and incident records

USGS and volcano

• USGS — Kīlauea Volcano Updates — HVO summit eruption status and Episode 45 forecast window

• HVO Volcano Notice — April 19, 2026 — Revised Episode 45 timing: April 21 to April 26 window

• USGS — Significant Earthquakes 2026 — Catalog of significant events including the April 20 M7.4 near Miyako, Japan

NOAA/NWS

• NOAA Storm Prediction Center — Day 1 Convective Outlook — National severe-weather risk areas

• NOAA SPC — Fire Weather Outlook — Red Flag / critical fire-weather areas

HHS/CDC

• HHS ASPR — Public Health Emergency: CNMI and Guam / Typhoon Sinlaku — April 17, 2026 determination by the Secretary

• CDC HAN — Medetomidine Advisory — Prior HAN on illicit-drug-supply risk (context)

DHS

• DHS — National Terrorism Advisory System — NTAS bulletin page (no new bulletin in the last 24 hours)

FAA

• FAA — Daily Air Traffic Report — Weather-related delays and advisories

• FAA — National Airspace System Status — Real-time airport and NAS status

Alabama

• NWS Birmingham — Regional fire-weather and forecast

Alaska

• Alaska Earthquake Center — Adak M4.7 — April 20, 2026 Aleutian event, no tsunami

Arizona

• NWS SPC — Fire Weather Outlook — Red Flag conditions across the Southwest

Arkansas

• Arkansas Division of Emergency Management — State-level EM updates

California

• Cal Fire — Incidents — Active incident list and evacuation information

Colorado

• BoulderCAST — This Week in Colorado Weather (April 20, 2026) — Red Flag timing and wind outlook

Florida

• Florida State Watch Office — Florida Division of Emergency Management situation reports

• NWS Miami — Hazardous Weather Outlook — South Florida severe and marine hazards

Hawaii

• Hawai‘i County — Emergency Proclamation (April 2026) — Severe weather and concurrent hazards proclamation

• HVO — Kīlauea Notice April 19, 2026 — Episode 45 revised window

Idaho

• DataBreaches.net — Minidoka Memorial Hospital update (April 20, 2026) — Imaging services restored; Blackwater leak deadline April 24

• Comparitech — Blackwater claim and hospital impact — Ransomware claim and hospital response

• Idaho Office of Emergency Management — State-level disaster and mitigation updates

Illinois

• NWS Quad Cities — April 17, 2026 event summary (updated April 20) — Confirmed EF-2 and EF-1 tornadoes across western Illinois

• WQAD — April 17 tornado outbreak recap — Damage assessments and local impact

Indiana

• NWS Indianapolis — Freeze Warning — East-central and southeast Indiana

Iowa

• NWS Quad Cities — April 17 event summary (updated April 20) — Washington County EF-1 details

Kansas

• NWS SPC — Fire Weather Outlook — Red Flag areas across southern Plains

Minnesota

• NWS — April 17 Tornadoes (updated April 20) — Rochester EF-2 and regional damage

Mississippi

• WLOX — April showers? More like April drought — Dry-pattern context and rainfall totals

Montana

• FEMA — DR-4901 designated areas — County eligibility for Public Assistance

Nebraska

• KGFW — Red Flag Warning for central Nebraska — Noon to 9 p.m. Monday critical fire weather

Nevada

• NWS SPC — Fire Weather Outlook — Southwest wind and fire-weather details

New Mexico

• KRTN — Schwachheim Fire Update, April 20, 2026 — Local fire-line assessment

Ohio

• NWS Wilmington — Freeze Warning (April 20, 2026) — Southern Ohio overnight freeze

Oklahoma

• Oklahoma Department of Agriculture — Fire Situation Report (April 20, 2026) — Lightning Roll and Sunny Fire containment

Oregon

• Federal Register — Oregon Major Disaster Declaration — Public Assistance Only for December 2025 storms and landslides

South Dakota

• Men’s Journal — Red Flag Warnings across the High Plains — South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas zones through Monday evening

Texas

• NWS San Antonio / Texas Storm Chasers — Flash Flood Warning along the San Antonio to New Braunfels corridor

• Click2Houston — Houston severe threat, April 20, 2026 — Two to three inches per hour and heightened crash risk

Utah

• Snoflo — Utah snowpack status — Statewide snowpack near 32 percent of normal

Washington

• FEMA — Disasters and Other Declarations — Washington December 2025 winter-storm declaration

West Virginia

• WCHS — Freeze Warning remains in effect for most of West Virginia — Monday night through Tuesday morning

Wisconsin

• Wisconsin Emergency Management — SEOC Update 4 (April severe storms and flooding) — Resource requests and ongoing state coordination

• WTMJ — Governor Evers state of emergency — April 15, 2026 declaration

Wyoming

• NWS SPC — Fire Weather Outlook — High Plains critical fire-weather pattern

Guam

• FEMA — Emergency Declaration for Guam — April 17, 2026 press release

• Stars and Stripes — DoD schools to reopen, port operations (April 20, 2026) — Recovery status update from Guam

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

• Isla Public — FEMA damage assessment after Sinlaku landfall — Published April 19, 2026

• HHS ASPR — Public Health Emergency: CNMI and Guam — Secretary’s April 17 determination

Episode Description:The FIFA World Cup isn’t just coming to Los Angeles—it’s coming to Inglewood. And with it comes one of the most complex, high-visibility operational environments emergency managers will face in a generation.

In this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, Todd DeVoe and Andrew Boyarsky break down what it really means to prepare for a global mega-event. This isn’t just about stadium security or crowd control. It’s about managing a living, breathing system of international stakeholders, real-time intelligence, public safety coordination, and global expectations—all under the world's watchful eye.

Todd brings the practitioner’s perspective from inside the City of Inglewood’s planning efforts, while Andrew challenges assumptions and explores the broader implications for the profession. Together, they unpack how events like the World Cup are reshaping emergency management, pushing it beyond traditional models and into something far more dynamic, integrated, and high-stakes.

This conversation goes beyond tactics. It’s about the future of emergency management.

Key Topics Discussed:

The shift from traditional EOC models to integrated coordination structures like Joint Tournament Operations Centers (JTOCs)What makes the FIFA World Cup different from other large-scale events like the Super Bowl or the OlympicsThe complexity of coordinating across local, state, federal, and international partnersIntelligence-driven operations and the importance of real-time situational awarenessManaging dignitary movements, team logistics, and global media attentionThe role of private-sector partners, including stadium operators and security teamsPublic safety challenges tied to fan culture, international travel, and geopolitical dynamicsWhy emergency management is moving toward a more proactive, systems-based approachHow planning for the World Cup is forcing innovation in technology, communication, and coordination

Why This Matters:Mega-events like the FIFA World Cup are stress tests for emergency management systems. They expose gaps, challenge assumptions, and force agencies to operate at a higher level of coordination and complexity. What is learned in Inglewood won’t stay in Inglewood—it will shape how cities across the country and the world prepare for large-scale events and disasters alike.

Quotable Moment:“We’re not just planning for a game. We’re planning for a global system that lands in our city, operates at full speed, and expects everything to work.”

Call to Action:If you’re in emergency management, public safety, or event operations, this episode is a must-listen. Share it with your team, start the conversation, and ask yourself—if the world showed up in your city tomorrow, would you be ready?

Tags:Emergency Management, FIFA World Cup, Inglewood, JTOC, Public Safety, Mega Events, Crisis Leadership, Urban Security, Event Planning, Situational Awareness

Today’s EM Morning Brief covers the continued federal response to Super Typhoon Sinlaku in Guam and the CNMI, where U.S. Coast Guard operations press northward and ports at Saipan, Tinian, and Rota remain closed. Michigan’s statewide emergency has expanded to Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and 38 counties as flooding and dam concerns persist at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex. Cleanup continues across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota after Friday’s EF-3 and EF-2 tornado outbreak, and the National Interagency Fire Center reports national preparedness at PL 2 with fire activity running at roughly 200 percent of the 10-year average. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center reports G2 moderate geomagnetic storm levels, and USGS recorded a M4.7 earthquake near Reno, Nevada, and a small M3.0 offshore event near Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.

Key Takeaways

• Typhoon Sinlaku response: USCG operations continue in Guam and CNMI; ports at Saipan, Tinian, and Rota remain closed as federal and territorial partners restore power, water, and road access.

• FEMA Hawaii Kona Low: Residents of Hawai’i, Maui, and Honolulu counties can apply for Individual Assistance under DR-4909-HI through June 7, 2026.

• Michigan state of emergency: 38 counties plus Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo now covered; Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex remains at Level 2 with evacuation preparation in effect.

• Midwest tornado outbreak recovery: EF-3 in Marathon County, WI (approximately 75 homes damaged); EF-2 tornadoes confirmed in Lena, IL and Marion Township, MN; Ann Arbor, MI debris removal began April 20.

• NIFC IMSR: National preparedness level is PL 2; 992 personnel assigned to uncontained large fires; YTD acreage is approximately 200 percent of the 10-year average.

• Texas Neon White Fire: 1,259 acres and 90 percent contained near Dickens as of April 19.

• Space weather: NOAA SWPC reports G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm; minor grid, HF radio, and satellite impacts possible at high latitudes.

• Seismic activity: USGS M4.7 near Reno, Nevada (April 19) and M3.0 offshore USVI near Charlotte Amalie (April 20); no damage reported.

Sources

FEMA

• FEMA — President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Guam (April 17, 2026)

• FEMA — President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (April 17, 2026)

• FEMA — Residents of Maui, Hawaii and Honolulu Counties Impacted by March Kona Low Can Apply for Assistance (April 17, 2026)

• FEMA — DR-4909-HI Hawaii Kona Low Weather Systems

• FEMA — Disasters and Other Declarations (index)

NIFC / Wildfire

• NIFC — Incident Management Situation Report, Sunday April 19, 2026 (PDF)

• NIFC — Fire Information

NOAA / NWS / SWPC

• NOAA SWPC — G2 (Moderate) Geomagnetic Storm Levels Reached

• NOAA SWPC — Homepage (3-day forecast and alerts)

• NWS Quad Cities — April 17, 2026 event summary (updated April 19)

USGS

• USGS — Latest Earthquakes map

• USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

USCG / Typhoon Sinlaku

• Maui Now — USCG recovery intensifies, support continues in Guam following Super Typhoon Sinlaku (April 19, 2026)

• NPR Marianas (Isla Public) — FEMA assesses damage after Super Typhoon Sinlaku made landfall in the CNMI (April 19, 2026)

Hawaii

• Office of the Governor Josh Green — FEMA Affirms Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Hawai’i

• Hawaii News Now — FEMA affirms Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaii (April 16, 2026)

Illinois

• Shaw Local / Sauk Valley — Multiple tornadoes sweep through northern Illinois; EF-2 tornado destroys homes in Lena (April 19, 2026)

• NWS Quad Cities — April 17, 2026 event summary (updated April 19)

Michigan

• Michigan MSP/EMHSD — 2026 Statewide Flooding

• Michigan MSP/EMHSD — 2026 Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex

• City of Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor was hit hard by a severe storm. Here’s what residents should know

• Click On Detroit — Whitmer declares state of emergency for Ann Arbor after EF-1 tornado (April 18, 2026)

Minnesota

• FOX 9 Minneapolis — 6 tornadoes confirmed in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin (Olmsted County storm damage)

• Post Bulletin — Storm cleanup near Marion Road Southeast on April 18, 2026

Nevada

• EarthquakeList.org — Shallow M4.7 earthquake near Reno, Nevada (April 19, 2026)

Texas

• Wikipedia — 2026 Texas wildfires (Neon White Fire details)

• NIFC — IMSR April 19, 2026 (national context)

Wisconsin

• Wausau Pilot & Review — EF-3 tornado that tore through Weston and Ringle packed winds up to 145 mph (April 19, 2026)

• Wisconsin DNR — Flood Waters Begin To Recede At Portage; Road Closures Remain, Well Water Testing Offered

• Ready Wisconsin — April 2026 Severe Storms and Flooding

Guam / CNMI

• FEMA — Emergency Declaration for Guam (April 17, 2026)

• FEMA — Emergency Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (April 17, 2026)

• Maui Now — USCG recovery intensifies, support continues in Guam (April 19, 2026)

U.S. Virgin Islands

• USGS — Latest Earthquakes map (M3.0 offshore Charlotte Amalie, April 20, 2026)

Federal recovery operations continue across the Mariana Islands under FEMA Emergency Declarations for Guam and CNMI following Super Typhoon Sinlaku; the President affirms a Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaii tied to the March Kona-low storms; CISA adds an Apache ActiveMQ flaw to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and publishes four new ICS advisories; SPC highlights an Enhanced Risk of severe storms across the Plains and Mississippi Valley today; and several states post boil-water actions after water-main breaks. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.

Key Takeaways

• Super Typhoon Sinlaku response: FEMA Emergency Declarations cover Guam and the CNMI; Saipan and Tinian remain without full power, water, and road access as federal resources deploy.

• Hawaii disaster declaration: Presidential Major Disaster Declaration affirmed for Kona-low storms (March 10–24); Individual Assistance available in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Maui counties; IA deadline June 7, 2026.

• CISA KEV update: CVE-2026-34197 Apache ActiveMQ added to the KEV catalog on April 16; federal civilian agencies must remediate under BOD 22-01.

• CISA ICS advisories: Four new advisories (ICSA-26-106-01–04), including Delta Electronics ASDA-Soft stack-based buffer overflow — Critical Manufacturing sector.

• Severe weather outlook: SPC Enhanced Risk today across Upper/Middle Mississippi Valleys and Central/Southern Plains; WPC Slight Risk for excessive rainfall; SWPC G2 geomagnetic storm watches April 17–18.

• NIFC situational picture: April 16 IMSR shows 1,744,190 YTD acres burned; eight large uncontained fires; 770 personnel assigned nationwide.

• Florida — Newman Drive Fire: 1,733 acres, 60% contained; evacuations remain for five streets in Collier County; pet-friendly shelter open at Golden Gate Community Center.

• Water-system advisories: New boil-water notices or active advisories in Silver City, Nevada; portions of Newark/Belleville/Bloomfield, New Jersey; Rotterdam, New York; five counties in southwest Iowa; and portions of Guam.

Sources

FEMA

• FEMA — CNMI Emergency Declaration (Typhoon Sinlaku) — Federal assistance available to CNMI for Typhoon Sinlaku beginning April 11, 2026.

• Hawaii News Now — FEMA Affirms Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaii — Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Kona-low storms.

• Governor of Hawaii — FEMA Affirms Presidential Major Disaster Declaration — State reaction and federal assistance breakdown; June 7, 2026 IA deadline.

• FEMA Newsroom — Official FEMA press releases.

CISA

• CISA — Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog (Apr 16, 2026) — CVE-2026-34197 Apache ActiveMQ improper-input-validation vulnerability.

• CISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog — KEV catalog landing page with remediation deadlines.

• CISA — ICSA-26-106-01 Delta Electronics ASDA-Soft — Stack-based buffer overflow in Critical Manufacturing sector software.

• CISA — ICS Advisories index — Listing of current ICS/OT advisories including ICSA-26-106-01 through 04.

NOAA / NWS / SWPC

• Storm Prediction Center — Day 1 Convective Outlook — Enhanced severe risk across Upper/Middle Miss Valleys and Central/Southern Plains.

• Weather Prediction Center — National precipitation and flash flood guidance.

• NOAA SWPC — G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm watches April 17–18, 2026.

NIFC / Wildfire

• NIFC — Incident Management Situation Report (April 16, 2026) — National wildland fire synopsis: 1,744,190 YTD acres; 8 uncontained large fires; 770 personnel assigned.

• NIFC — National Fire News — Daily national wildfire activity summary.

DHS / NTAS

• DHS — National Terrorism Advisory System — Current NTAS bulletins and updates.

Travel Advisories

• U.S. Department of State — Travel Advisories — Country-by-country levels and recent updates.

CDC / Public Health

• CDC HAN — Medetomidine in the U.S. Illegal Fentanyl Supply — Health Advisory on overdose and severe withdrawal syndrome risk.

Florida

• WUSF — Newman Road Fire containment rises to 60% — Collier County wildfire at 1,733 acres; 60% contained; evacuations in place.

• WGCU — Newman Drive Fire evacuations and shelter info — Evacuation streets and Golden Gate Community Center pet-friendly shelter.

Iowa

• We Are Iowa — Boil order across five counties — Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, and Cass counties on Regional Water system.

• Iowa HSEMD — Regional Water boil order bulletin — Official Iowa HSEMD bulletin forwarding boil-order details.

Nevada

• Nevada Appeal — Silver City boil-water notice — Notice issued 7:45 a.m. April 16 by Storey County for all Silver City residents.

• KOLO — Silver City boil-water notice — Additional coverage with resident guidance.

New Jersey

• Clean Air and Water — New Jersey boil-water advisory (April 15, 2026) — Summary of Newark-area advisory following water-main break in Belleville.

• Newark Patch — Boil Water Advisory guidance — Ward-level impact in Newark and resident instructions.

New York

• WGY — Rotterdam residents under boil-water advisory — Precautionary boil advisory after April 15 water-main break.

Hawaii

• Star-Advertiser — Trump issues disaster declaration after Kona-low storms — Declaration detail and affected counties.

• Hawaii Public Radio — Federal disaster aid for storm-impacted residents — Governor Green deploys federal IA for affected counties.

Guam

• Kandit News — GWA boil-water notice update — Sustained pressure loss in distribution system following Typhoon Sinlaku.

• Commonwealth Utilities Corporation — Precautionary Boil Water Notice — Official utility notice for affected islands.

Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)

• Isla Public — CNMI/Guam federal emergency declarations — Status of the April 11 emergency declaration as Sinlaku advanced.

• The Watchers — Sinlaku cripples Saipan and Tinian — Infrastructure, power, and road impact summary.

• NPR — Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands — National coverage of the storm’s Mariana Islands impact.

Today’s EM Morning Brief covers Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s devastating impact on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, where winds up to 185 mph knocked out power and water and displaced more than a thousand residents. A multi-day severe weather outbreak has produced confirmed tornadoes across six states, including an EF-3 near Union Center, Wisconsin, and an EF-2 in Ottawa, Kansas. Florida’s extreme drought—the worst since 2012—has fueled more than 1,600 wildfires and 100,000 acres burned in the first 100 days of 2026, with multiple counties declaring local emergencies. CISA continues its active advisory cadence with new KEV additions and the ongoing Cisco SD-WAN emergency directive. FEMA housing inspectors begin property evaluations in Washington state under the newly approved disaster declaration. The national wildfire picture remains above average at 231 percent of the ten-year norm, with Red Flag Warnings active across the Southern Plains. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.

Key Takeaways

• Super Typhoon Sinlaku: Winds up to 185 mph devastated Saipan and Tinian; power and water out for potentially weeks; 1,000+ residents sheltered; presidential emergency declarations active for both Guam and CNMI.

• Multi-Day Tornado Outbreak: Confirmed tornadoes across Kansas (EF-2), Wisconsin (EF-3), Oklahoma (EF-1), Iowa, Minnesota, and Arkansas from April 13–15; three injured in Ottawa, KS; continued severe threat through April 16.

• Florida Drought Emergency: Nearly 80% of the state is in extreme drought—the worst since 2012; over 100,000 acres burned from 1,600+ wildfires in 2026; multiple county burn bans and local emergency declarations.

• Southeast Drought and Fire Risk: Georgia reports D4 Exceptional Drought in Seminole County; North Carolina’s statewide burn ban enters its third week with 554 fires; Virginia is under critical fire weather warnings.

• CISA KEV and Emergency Directive: Nine new Known Exploited Vulnerabilities added April 13–14, including Fortinet and Adobe flaws; Cisco SD-WAN Emergency Directive 26-03 hunt-and-hardening phase continues.

• FEMA Disaster Recovery: Housing inspectors begin evaluating properties in Washington state (DR-4906, $182.3M in damage); Montana disaster declaration for December storms; Guam and CNMI emergency declarations are active.

• National Wildfire Posture: Preparedness Level 2; 23 uncontained large fires; 1.72 million acres burned YTD (231% of 10-year average); Red Flag Warnings active across Southern Plains.

• Nevada Earthquake: M5.7 near Silver Springs on April 13; 43 aftershocks; 17% chance of a larger aftershock within the week; no significant damage reported.

• New Jersey Boil Water Advisory: System-wide advisory in South Brunswick Township following water main break on April 15; remains in effect until DEP testing clears the supply.

Sources

DHS / NTAS

• DHS NTAS Bulletin — Heightened threat environment amid Israel-Iran conflict

• DHS National Terrorism Advisory System overview

CISA

• CISA adds two KEVs to catalog (April 14, 2026)

• CISA adds seven KEVs to catalog (April 13, 2026)

• CISA Emergency Directive 26-03 — Cisco SD-WAN

• CISA Supplemental Direction ED 26-03 — Hunt and hardening guidance

NIFC / Wildfire

• NIFC Incident Management Situation Report (April 15, 2026)

• NIFC National Fire News

• InciWeb — Active wildfire incidents

NOAA / NWS / SPC

• SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook (April 16, 2026)

• NWS Kansas City — Hazardous weather outlook and flood warnings

• NWS — Ottawa, Kansas tornado summary (April 13, 2026)

• NWS Twin Cities — April 13, 2026 hail and tornado summary

• NWS La Crosse — April 14, 2026 severe thunderstorms

FEMA

• FEMA — Washington major disaster declaration (DR-4906)

• FEMA — Montana major disaster declaration

• FEMA — Guam emergency declaration

• FEMA — CNMI emergency declaration

• FEMA — Housing inspectors begin evaluating WA properties (April 15)

USGS

• USGS — Significant Earthquakes 2026

• M5.7 earthquake near Silver Springs, NV (April 13, 2026)

State Dept / Travel

• State Dept — Middle East travel advisory (updated April 10, 2026)

• State Dept — Worldwide Caution

CDC

• CDC HAN 00527 — Medetomidine in the illicit fentanyl supply (April 2, 2026)

Arkansas

• 5News — Severe storms and tornado warnings in River Valley

Florida

• Tampa Bay Times — Florida wildfires shattering records amid drought

• Fox Weather — Florida fire danger spikes as extreme drought reaches 25-year high

• WCTV — Burn bans issued across Big Bend, South Georgia (April 15)

• Hernando County — Burn ban effective April 14, 2026

Georgia

• WCTV — Burn bans across Big Bend and South Georgia

• WSB-TV — Barrow County burn ban (April 15)

• WALB — Decatur County burn ban (April 15)

Iowa

• KCRG — Tornado and hail damage across eastern Iowa (April 14)

• AccuWeather — Tornadoes and grapefruit-size hail in Iowa and Wisconsin

Kansas

• NWS Topeka — EF-2 tornado in Ottawa, April 13

• The Watchers — NWS confirms EF-2 tornado injured 3 in Ottawa

• KWCH — Kansas governor declares disaster emergency

Minnesota

• NWS Twin Cities — April 13 hail and tornado summary

• Fox 9 — 3 possible tornadoes in southern Minnesota

Missouri

• GovOneStop — Missouri flood warning, Big Creek at Blairstown

• KSHB — Flooding affects roads in Johnson County, Missouri

Montana

• FEMA — Montana major disaster declaration (April 11, 2026)

• Daily Inter Lake — Lincoln County disaster declaration

Nebraska

• InciWeb — Morrill Fire information

• 1011 Now — Nebraska wildfire operations wind down with full containment

Nevada

• ABC News — Magnitude 5.7 earthquake in Nevada

• MyNews4 — M5.7 earthquake near Silver Springs, Lyon County

New Jersey

• Patch — South Brunswick boil water advisory after water main break (April 15)

North Carolina

• NC Dept. of Agriculture — Statewide burn ban continues (April 14)

• WECT — 554 wildfires scorch 2,200 acres under burn ban

Oklahoma

• NewsOn6 — Storm damage in Tulsa and Muskogee

• Fox23 — NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Tulsa Hills (April 15)

• NewsOn6 — Hilldale cancels classes after Muskogee tornado

South Carolina

• SC Public Radio — Red Flag Fire Alert as drought intensifies

Texas

• Texas A&M Forest Service — Current wildfire status

• TDEM — Governor Abbott activates emergency resources (April 10)

Virginia

• WSLS — Virginia wildfire risk grows amid April drought and early heat

Washington

• FEMA — Housing inspectors begin evaluating WA properties (April 15)

• KNKX — FEMA approves disaster funding for WA after December floods

Wisconsin

• WMTV — EF-3 tornado confirmed near Union Center, multiple homes damaged

• We Are Green Bay — Multiple tornadoes confirmed in Wisconsin

Guam / CNMI

• NPR — Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands

• PBS NewsHour — Super Typhoon Sinlaku with ferocious winds

• FEMA — Guam emergency declaration

• FEMA — CNMI emergency declaration

• World Central Kitchen — Response to Super Typhoon Sinlaku

Today’s EM Morning Brief covers a multi-day severe weather outbreak across the central United States, including an EF-2 tornado in Ottawa, Kansas that triggered a state disaster emergency, and widespread wind and flood damage across Wisconsin and Michigan. We cover the Cheboygan Dam flood response, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Silver Springs, Nevada, continued evacuations at the Newman Drive Fire in Collier County, Florida, and the latest Kīlauea status from HVO. On the federal side, CISA adds two new vulnerabilities to the KEV catalog, the State Department updates travel advisories for Nigeria, Oman, Ethiopia, and parts of Colombia, and FEMA denies Colorado’s major disaster appeal. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.

Key Takeaways

• Severe weather outbreak: Multi-day threat of strong tornadoes, giant hail, and damaging wind from the southern Plains into the southern Great Lakes through April 16.

• Kansas disaster emergency: Gov. Kelly declares a state disaster emergency after Monday’s EF-2 tornado in Ottawa and Miami County damage; state EOC activated.

• Michigan flood response: Cheboygan Dam within inches of crest; SEOC activation extended; levee breach and a failed Alcona County dam prompt evacuations.

• Nevada earthquake: M5.7 near Silver Springs with 125+ aftershocks; light to moderate damage near Fallon; no major critical-infrastructure impacts reported.

• Florida wildfire: Newman Drive Fire at roughly 1,733 acres and 60% containment in Collier County; evacuations and smoke refuge remain active near Naples.

Sources

CISA

• CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog (Apr 14) — Microsoft Office RCE and Microsoft SharePoint Server improper input validation added to KEV.

• Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog — Full KEV catalog and remediation due dates.

FEMA

• FEMA Disasters and Declarations — Index of current and past federal disaster declarations.

• Colorado will not receive FEMA aid for last year’s fires and flooding — KUNC (Apr 14) — FEMA denial of Colorado major disaster appeal.

NIFC / InciWeb

• Incident Management Situation Report — Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 0730 MDT — National PL 2; 22 uncontained large fires; 11 new large incidents.

• InciWeb — Incident Information — Active wildland fire incidents, including the Newman Drive Fire.

USGS

• USGS Significant Earthquakes — 2026 — Catalog of significant events including the Silver Springs, Nevada M5.7.

• USGS Volcano Notice — Kīlauea, Apr 14, 2026 18:03 UTC — HVO status: episode 44 paused; episode 45 forecast Apr 19–26.

• Kīlauea — Volcano Updates — HVO’s Kīlauea update landing page.

NOAA / NWS

• Storm Prediction Center — Day 1 Convective Outlook (Apr 14, 2026, 1300 UTC) — Severe weather outlook for the southern Plains into the southern Great Lakes.

Travel Advisories

• U.S. Department of State — Travel Advisories — Official advisory levels and updates.

• Updated advisories: Nigeria, Oman, Ethiopia and others (Apr 13–14) — Summary of Level 3 moves and broader advisory updates.

Florida

• Newman Drive Fire near Naples causes evacuations — NBC 6 South Florida — Fire acreage, containment, and evacuation areas.

• Evacuations remain as brush fire burns along I-75 — Fox Weather — Incident context and smoke impacts.

Kansas

• Gov. Kelly declares disaster emergency after storms, tornadoes — KCTV5 (Apr 14) — State disaster emergency for northeast Kansas; SEOC activated.

• Kelly issues disaster emergency for storm-hit areas — WIBW — Additional detail on the declaration and state support.

Michigan

• State Emergency Operations Center — Severe Weather Updates (Michigan State Police) — Statewide flood response activation and updates.

• Cheboygan Dam at risk as floodwaters rise — Detroit News (Apr 14) — Water level near dam crest; DNR pumps operating; hydro plant work underway.

• Whitmer extends emergency center amid rising water levels — CBS Detroit — Extension of SEOC activation; statewide flood impacts.

Nevada

• USGS: Magnitude 5.7 Quake Strikes in Nevada — Insurance Journal — Official magnitude, location, and aftershock guidance.

• Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits near Silver Springs — KRNV MyNews4 — Local damage reports and no major infrastructure impacts.

Wisconsin

• Tens of thousands without power after overnight storms — CBS 58 — We Energies outage totals and storm path.

• Heavy rain causes street flooding, evacuations in Clintonville — WBAY (Apr 14) — Flash flood warning for potential Big Falls Dam failure on the Little River.

Severe weather outbreak (multi-state)

• Multiple tornadoes hit Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin — The Watchers — Preliminary tornado and hail reports for April 13–14.

• Strong tornadoes, giant hail threaten Iowa to southern Great Lakes — The Watchers — April 14 severe weather redevelopment outlook.

Today’s EM Morning Brief covers an active multi-day severe weather outbreak across the Southern Plains and into the Upper Midwest, with confirmed tornadoes in Kansas and Minnesota and an enhanced threat continuing through Tuesday. Emergency operations continue in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands under Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with a Presidential emergency declaration in effect. NIFC is at Preparedness Level 2, with active large fires on the Southern Plains and a growing wildfire near the Colorado–New Mexico border. USGS reports Kīlauea’s eruption paused, while three Alaska volcanoes remain at elevated alert levels. CISA adds a new Adobe Acrobat vulnerability to the KEV catalog, and CDC’s HAN on medetomidine in illicit fentanyl remains active. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.

Key Takeaways

* Multi-day severe weather outbreak is the top national concern, stretching from the Southern Plains into the Upper Midwest; confirmed tornadoes and damage reported in Kansas (Ottawa, minor injuries in Franklin County) and southern Minnesota late Monday, with tornado watches continuing through Tuesday across TX, OK, AR, MO, and WI.

* Excessive rainfall and flooding risk flagged by the National Water Center from the Texas Hill Country through the Great Lakes through mid-week.

* Super Typhoon Sinlaku remains the Pacific operational priority — Presidential emergency declaration in effect for Guam (signed April 12), Typhoon Warnings for Rota, Tinian, Saipan, and the Northern Islands, Tropical Storm Warning for Guam.

* Wildfire posture is elevated for April — NIFC at National Preparedness Level 2; active large fires include Buffalo Gap (SD, ~5,400 acres), Horny Toad (TX Panhandle), and Glen Ferris (WV).

* Early-season fire activity in the Southwest — Colorado fire near the NM border grew to ~450 acres; New Mexico maintains statewide fire restrictions banning prescribed burns, fireworks, campfires, and smoking on state lands.

* Volcanic activity — USGS reports Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu eruption paused after episode 44 (ADVISORY / YELLOW); Great Sitkin remains at WATCH / ORANGE; Shishaldin and Atka Volcanic Complex at ADVISORY / YELLOW.

* Cyber — CISA added a new Adobe Acrobat vulnerability to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, triggering federal remediation timelines.

* Public health — CDC’s Health Alert Network advisory on medetomidine in the illicit fentanyl supply remains active guidance for EMS, EDs, and harm-reduction programs.

* Planned federal exercise — FEMA biennial radiological emergency preparedness exercise at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PA/MD border); not an actual emergency.

* Water advisory — Precautionary boil-water notice for the Island of Rota (CNMI) tied to planned water system maintenance.

* Travel posture — U.S. State Department travel advisory posture remains elevated across multiple regions; operators with international deployments should re-check country-specific levels before travel.

Sources

NOAA / NWS / Storm Prediction Center

• SPC Convective Outlook — Daily severe weather outlooks covering the Plains and Mid-Mississippi Valley tornado threat

• NWS Active Alerts — National map and feed of active watches, warnings, and advisories

• National Water Center — Flood and hydrologic outlook for Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

National Hurricane Center / NWS Guam

• NWS Guam / WFO GUM — Tropical cyclone warnings and advisories for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands

• Central Pacific Hurricane Center — Central and Western Pacific tropical cyclone products

USGS — Earthquakes and Volcanoes

• USGS Volcano Notices (HANS) — Current volcanic alert levels and aviation color codes, including Kīlauea and Alaska volcanoes

• USGS Earthquake Map — Real-time global earthquake feed and magnitude filters

NIFC / InciWeb

• NIFC Situation Report — Daily national Incident Management Situation Report and preparedness level

• InciWeb Incident Information System — Current large-fire tracking, including Buffalo Gap and other active incidents

FEMA

• FEMA Press Releases — Disaster declarations, grants, and operational announcements

• FEMA Disaster Declarations — Searchable database of federal disaster and emergency declarations

DHS / NTAS

• National Terrorism Advisory System — Current DHS National Terrorism Advisory bulletin posture

CISA

• CISA News & Events — Advisories, alerts, and operational cybersecurity guidance

• CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog — Current KEV catalog including newly added Adobe Acrobat vulnerability

CDC / Public Health

• CDC Health Alert Network — Current HAN advisories including medetomidine in illicit fentanyl

U.S. State Department

• Travel Advisories — Country-by-country travel advisory levels and recent updates

Colorado

• Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control — State wildland fire information and incident status

Kansas

• Kansas Division of Emergency Management — State emergency management updates and severe weather response

• NWS Topeka — Local forecast office warnings and confirmed tornado reports for eastern Kansas

Minnesota and Wisconsin

• NWS Twin Cities — Severe weather warnings and storm reports for southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin

• Wisconsin Emergency Management — State severe weather response and county-level watches

New Mexico

• New Mexico Fire Information — Statewide fire restrictions, red flag warnings, and active incident updates

Oklahoma

• Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management — State emergency management severe weather response

• NWS Norman — Local forecast office tornado watches and warnings for central Oklahoma

Pennsylvania and Maryland

• FEMA Peach Bottom REP Exercise — Biennial radiological emergency preparedness exercise notice

South Dakota

• South Dakota Wildland Fire — State wildland fire situation and incident resources

Texas

• Texas Division of Emergency Management — State severe weather and wildfire response updates

• Texas A&M Forest Service — Statewide wildland fire situation and active incident tracking

West Virginia

• West Virginia Division of Forestry — State wildland fire situation and active incident information

Guam and Northern Mariana Islands

• Guam Homeland Security / OCD — Territorial emergency management and typhoon response coordination

• CUC Public Advisories — Commonwealth Utilities Corporation notices, including Rota boil water notice

• NWS Guam Tropical Cyclones — Current warnings and advisories for Super Typhoon Sinlaku

EMN Podcast Description

In this episode of The Emergency Management Network Podcast, Andrew Boyarsky sits down with Todd DeVoe to unpack a powerful and timely idea: the world is not falling apart; it is revealing itself.

Drawing from Todd’s latest article, the conversation explores how today’s risk environment is no longer defined by single incidents, but by a convergence of interconnected stresses across geopolitical systems, the economy, climate, technology, and public trust. What feels like instability is, in reality, a clearer picture of how fragile and interdependent our systems have always been.

Todd challenges the profession to rethink preparedness in a VUCA environment, where volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity demand adaptability over rigid planning. The discussion goes beyond traditional emergency management approaches and calls for a shift toward capability building, honest communication, and genuine whole-community engagement.

This episode is not about fear; it is about clarity. It is a conversation about leadership, responsibility, and what it really means to prepare communities for a future that will not follow the plan.

Show Notes

In this episode, Andrew and Todd explore the idea that what we are experiencing today is not a breakdown of systems, but a revelation of their true nature under stress. Multiple systems are being strained at the same time, from geopolitics and supply chains to climate extremes and cyber threats, and each one amplifies the others.

The conversation reframes how emergency managers should think about risk. Rather than planning for isolated hazards, the focus must shift to understanding interconnected threats and building systems that can operate under continuous pressure.

A central theme of the discussion is VUCA, a concept borrowed from the military that describes a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Todd argues that while the term is widely used in emergency management, it is often misunderstood. It should not be used to explain why things are difficult, but to drive a fundamental shift in how preparedness is approached.

The episode also challenges a long-standing assumption in public communication: that emergency managers must avoid creating fear. Instead, Todd emphasizes that fear is not the real issue. Helplessness is. Communities can handle difficult truths when they are given clear information and meaningful ways to act.

Andrew and Todd discuss the implications for whole-community preparedness, arguing that it must move beyond messaging into a genuine partnership. When individuals understand their role and feel a sense of agency, they are far more likely to respond effectively during crises.

The conversation also addresses a difficult but necessary reality: the federal safety net is becoming less predictable. Emergency managers must begin preparing communities with this in mind, shifting the narrative from reliance on external assistance to building local capability and resilience.

The episode closes with a call to action. Preparedness is no longer about having the right plan on the shelf. It is about building adaptable systems, strengthening relationships, and leading communities through complexity with honesty and clarity.

Key Themes

Convergence of risk across multiple interconnected systemsVUCA as a framework for action, not just descriptionThe gap between planning and true capabilityThe danger of avoiding hard conversations with the publicWhole community as partnership, not messagingShifting from federal reliance to local resilienceLeadership in complexity and uncertainty

Episode Title Options

The World Isn’t Falling Apart… It’s Revealing ItselfVUCA Is Here, Now WhatPreparedness in a Converging Crisis EnvironmentFrom Plans to CapabilityLeading Through Complexity

Tags

Emergency Management, VUCA, Community Resilience, Leadership, Disaster Preparedness

On today’s EM Morning Brief, Super Typhoon Sinlaku — a Category 5 storm with 175 to 180 mph winds — is bearing down on the Northern Mariana Islands with catastrophic conditions expected for Saipan and Tinian Monday night. Federal emergency declarations are in place for both Guam and the CNMI. On the mainland, a rare four-day severe weather outbreak continues to threaten Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas with tornadoes, large hail, and flash flooding. The National Weather Service in Hawaii has extended a statewide flood watch through Monday evening. FEMA has also approved major disaster declarations for Washington state and Oregon following last December’s devastating storms. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.

Takeaways

Super Typhoon Sinlaku is making a near-direct strike on Saipan and Tinian (CNMI) with catastrophic Category 4–5 winds of 145–160 mph expected Monday night/Tuesday; Guam is in COR2 with government closed and shelters open

Federal emergency declarations are in place for both Guam and the CNMI, approved April 12

Multi-day severe weather outbreak (TX, OK, KS) is in day three of a four-day SPC-highlighted event — tornado, large hail, and damaging wind threats continue today, with flash flooding a compounding risk from saturated soils

South Dakota’s 79 Fire (Custer County, ~6,000 acres, 40% contained) prompted a governor’s emergency declaration; a separate First Alert Weather Day is in effect today for critical wildfire conditions statewide

FEMA major disaster declarations for Washington and Oregon (December 2025 storms) were approved April 11, unlocking individual and public assistance for dozens of counties

Hawaii is under a statewide NWS Flood Watch through 6 PM Monday — the third significant flood event in roughly a month

Kilauea is at ADVISORY/Yellow following the end of eruptive Episode 44; no new activity, monitoring ongoing

Washington state had an offshore earthquake swarm (18+ quakes, M4.2 max) near the Juan de Fuca Ridge on April 12 — no land threat, no tsunami

DHS NTAS has no active advisories as of this morning

Sources

FEMA

* President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Guam — FEMA, April 12, 2026

* President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for CNMI — FEMA, April 12, 2026

* President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Washington — FEMA, April 11, 2026

* President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon — FEMA, April 11, 2026

NOAA / NWS

* SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook — April 13, 2026

* NWS Honolulu — Active Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Hawaii

* Flood Watch Issued April 11, Extended to April 13 6PM HST — Maui County Alert

* Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas — Four-Day Severe Weather Outbreak (multi-source summary)

* Severe Storm Threat Targets Texas With Significant Flash Flooding — Waco Today, April 12, 2026

USGS

* USGS Volcano Notice — Kilauea, April 12, 2026

* Kilauea Episode 44 Photo/Video Chronology — USGS HVO, April 9, 2026

Guam

* JIC Release No. 9 — Guam Anticipates Tropical Storm Force Winds; Sinlaku a Super Typhoon; Shelter Update — GHS OCD

* CNMI and Guam Granted Federal Emergency Declarations as Super Typhoon Sinlaku Advances — Isla Public, April 13, 2026

* Super Typhoon Sinlaku Packing 175 mph Winds Heading Toward Northern Marianas — Isla Public, April 13, 2026

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

* CNMI Raised to Typhoon Condition II; Shelters Open Ahead of Sinlaku — NMI News Service

* Governor Apatang Advises Residents to Seek Safe Shelter — Kandit News Group

* Devastating Damage Possible: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Packing 180 mph Winds — Isla Public, April 13, 2026

Hawaii

* Flood Watch Extended for All Hawaiian Islands — Honolulu Today, April 11, 2026

* Hawaii Forecast: Flood Watch Into the Night for Kauai, Oahu, Maui County — Hawaii News Now, April 13, 2026

South Dakota

* Governor Rhoden Declares Emergency for 79 Fire in Custer County — KOTA TV, April 12, 2026

* 79 Fire Grows to Nearly 6,000 Acres, 40% Contained; Structures Threatened — KOTA TV, April 12, 2026

* First Alert Weather Day Monday — Higher-End Critical Wildfire Risk — KOTA TV, April 13, 2026

Oklahoma

* Multi-Day Severe Weather Threatens Oklahoma: Tornadoes, Flooding, Wind — ChaseDay.com

Oregon

* FEMA Approves Disaster Aid for Oregon After December 2025 Storms — Portland Today, April 11, 2026

* Trump Approves Disaster Requests for Washington, Oregon — The Columbian, April 12, 2026

Washington

* Washington State Approved for Major Disaster Declaration — Lynnwood Times, April 11, 2026

* Earthquake Swarm Hits Off Washington Coast — 18 Quakes in 12 Hours, Up to M4.2 — KOMO News, April 12, 2026

* Trump Approves Disaster Requests for Washington, Oregon — OPB, April 11, 2026

Tropical Storm Sinlaku intensifies in the western Pacific as Guam declares Condition of Readiness 3 with a potential Category 3-4 typhoon landfall projected by Monday. FEMA faces a $10 billion disaster reimbursement backlog and internal readiness concerns ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. CISA and federal partners warn of ongoing Iran-linked cyberattacks targeting programmable logic controllers across government, water, and energy sectors, with a new Ivanti EPMM vulnerability added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. State-level updates include Colorado wildfire evacuations, a Kilauea volcanic eruption watch in Hawaii, Mississippi disaster designations, historic wildfires in Nebraska, and a boil water advisory in South Carolina. Full state-by-state coverage and sourced intelligence for emergency management professionals.

EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.

Takeaways:

* Tropical Storm Sinlaku is projected to intensify into a Category 3 or 4 typhoon.

* The U.S. Coast Guard is actively coordinating a unified response across the Marianas region.

* FEMA faces significant challenges with disaster reimbursements amid the ongoing storm preparations.

* Communities throughout the nation are awaiting nearly $10 billion in disaster relief funding.

* Severe weather alerts have been issued for various regions, including heavy rainfall and potential flooding.

* Nebraska is experiencing historic wildfires, with the Morrill Fire having burned approximately 642,000 acres.

Sources

Guam / Northern Mariana Islands

• Guam Homeland Security — COR 3 Joint Information Center Release, April 10, 2026

• RNZ News — Tropical Storm Sinlaku strengthens, could hit CNMI as typhoon by Monday

FEMA

• WWNO/NPR — Communities waiting on billions in disaster funding, April 10, 2026

• WBUR Here & Now — FEMA worker says warning signs came early, April 9, 2026

CISA / Cyber

• ABA Banking Journal — CISA, federal agencies issue advisory on Iran-related cyberattacks

• The Hacker News — Iran-linked hackers disrupt U.S. critical infrastructure by targeting PLCs

• Qualys ThreatPROTECT — CISA added Ivanti EPMM CVE-2026-1340 to KEV catalog

• CISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, April 8, 2026 addition

NWS / NOAA

• NOAA Storm Prediction Center — Day 1 Convective Outlook, April 10, 2026

Travel Advisories

• U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe — Travel Advisory update, April 8, 2026

Colorado

• CPR News — Mandatory evacuations ordered for wildfire near Carter Lake, April 8, 2026

Hawaii

• USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory — Kīlauea Episode 44 precursory activity notice, April 8, 2026

• Spectrum Local News Hawaii — Major disaster declaration request pending, April 3, 2026

Mississippi

• USDA FSA — FEMA designates 3 counties in Mississippi as disaster areas, April 9, 2026

Nebraska

• Governor Pillen — Emergency declaration for wildfires in central/western Nebraska

South Carolina

• Clean Air and Water — Berkeley County boil water advisory, April 9, 2026

U.S. Virgin Islands

• St. Thomas Source — WAPA major units offline, power rotations, April 2–9, 2026