Earthquake Rescue Handbook-Rescue Operations: Coordination of Resources Outside the Rescue Unit

It is often necessary to get help from people or organizations outside the rescue unit. This help can come from military personnel, utility contractors, heavy equipment operators, etc. The search and rescue operations headquarters shall coordinate and obtain assistance from these external resources in a timely manner.

Effective management and command of resources outside the search and rescue unit is essential to the overall safety and efficiency of search and rescue operations.

Such personnel should wear a clear logo to indicate their identity (you may consider using a cordon as an armband).

Provide basic safety equipment such as protective glasses and hard hats.

Closely supervise staff who have no (or little) rescue experience.

Provide basic safety and hazard assessment guidance.

Translation: "Yiyan Net"