Urban search and rescue : boosting intra-ASEAN self help by Nah, Liang Tuang

“…Natural disasters such as the earthquakes and tsunamis in the Indian Ocean off Sumatra in 2004 and in Japan most recently highlight the importance of qualified Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams. ASEAN’s lack of such vital rescue expertise needs to be addressed.…”
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The 2015 Nepal Earthquake: implications for future international relief efforts by Cook, Alistair David Blair, Maxim, Shrestha, Zin, Bo Htet

“…The response included immediate search and rescue personnel and support, medical teams and support, emergency relief items, as well as goods and services geared for the recovery and rehabilitation phases. …”
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An assessment of international emergency disaster response to the 2015 Nepal earthquakes by Cook, Alistair David Blair, Shrestha, Maxim, Htet, Zin Bo

“…Altogether close to 70 countries responded to the official request for assistance; 34 countries responded physically with personnel in addition to the aid sent; and 17 countries also sent their respective military teams to assist in the immediate search and rescue phase. Research and fieldwork revealed that international response in the immediate search and rescue, and relief operations was considered a success but challenges were identified in four key areas: (i) Strategic Planning; (ii) Aid Delivery; (iii) Aid Provision; and (iv) Aid Distribution. …”
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ASEAN open skies : economic integration and SAR by Tsjeng, Henrick Zhihao, Ho, Benjamin

“…However, this will require enhancements in aviation facilities and fleets, and, as MH370 has demonstrate, a strengthening in search-and-rescue cooperation.…”
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