Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Nepal
SNAPSHOT ONLY INCLUDES TEAMS COORDINATED THROUGH THE USAR COORDINATION CELL IN KATHMANDU.
Overview: At the request of the Government of Nepal, urban search and rescue (USAR) teams are working around the clock to locate, extract and provide initial medical support to victims trapped by collapsed structures. USAR teams are faced with a complex rescue operation. Daily coordination meetings take place at the Multi National Military Coordination Centre at the Nepal Army Headquarters.