Who INSARAG?

The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) is a network of disaster-prone and disaster-responding countries and organizations dedicated to urban search and rescue (USAR) and operational field coordination.

How do I join Insarag?

Any country or organization with a stake in urban search and rescue is invited to join the network. Countries that are interested to joint the INSARAG network are requested to identify an INSARAG national focal point that acts as interface with the INSARAG Regional Group and the INSARAG secretariat.

What does Insarag mean?

INTERNATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE ADVISORY GROUP
INTERNATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE ADVISORY GROUP (INSARAG) INSARAG is a global network of more than 90 countries and organizations under the United Nations umbrella.

Is OCHA a UN agency?

OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies.

How many staff does OCHA have?

2,300 staff
Staff. As of June 2016, OCHA has 2,300 staff spread across the world in over 60 countries.

What is an urban search and rescue team?

What is US&R? Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) is a multi-hazard discipline that involves the location, extrication, and initial medical stabilization of victims trapped or missing because of a man-made or natural disaster.

Who owns Reliefweb?

ReliefWeb is a humanitarian information portal founded in 1996….ReliefWeb.

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Website reliefweb.int

Who runs OCHA?

Martin Griffiths
OCHA is led by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator (USG/ERC), appointed for a five-year term. Since July 2021, the role has been filled by Martin Griffiths of the United Kingdom.

How many people are in a search and rescue team?

Each USAR task force is made up of two 31-person teams and four SAR dogs. The USAR teams are trained in four specialized fields: Search – finding disaster victims. Rescue – extracting the victims from the area.

Is ReliefWeb a reliable source?

We provide reliable and timely information, enabling humanitarian workers to make informed decisions and to plan effective response. We collect and deliver key information, including the latest reports, maps and infographics from trusted sources. International Organizations.