IEC and IER News
2026 IEC CHN-03 Congratulations to the Hong Kong China Search and Rescue Team (HKGSART, CHN-03) for successfully passing the INSARAG
AEME Regional Exercises
AEME Regional Exercise 2019 AEME Regional Exercise 2018 AEME Regional Exercise 2017 AEME Regional Exercise 2016 AEME Regional Exercise 2013
Americas Regional Exercises
Americas Regional Exercise- SIMEX 2019 Americas Regional Exercise- SIMEX 2018 (cancelled) Americas Regional Exercise- SIMEX 2017 Americas Regional Exercise- SIMEX
Asia Pacific Regional Exercises
Asia-Pacific Regional Exercise 2019 Asia-Pacific Regional Exercise 2018 Asia-Pacific Regional Exercise 2016 Asia-Pacific Regional Exercise 2015 Asia-Pacific Regional Exercise 2014
Overview of NCB Working Group
Purpose The INSARAG National Capacity Building (NCB) Working Group was established to enhance national capacity building in disaster response, transitioning
Overview of Quality Assurance Working Group
The Working Group has been constituted to carry out three specific activities related to the IEC/R process. Monitor and Support
Capacity Building
INSARAG Recognized National Accreditation Process (IRNAP) The IRNAP certifies that a member state’s national USAR system aligns with INSARAG Guidelines.
Overview of IMWG
The INSARAG Information Management Working Group (IMWG) is mandated to develop, deliver, and promote effective information management (IM) solutions across
IMWG Product Suite
INSARAG Coordination Management System (ICMS) ICMS is a multi-tiered system, where different groups and functions work together in different areas
Regional Groups
INSARAG is organized into three Regional Groups: Asia-Pacific Africa / Europe / Middle East (AEME) Americas Roles and Responsibilities Each
IEC Application
Once a USAR team and its sponsoring organisation have agreed to undergo the IEC, it is required to submit an
IEC and IER
Application Classified Teams Over the past decades, the frequency and impact of disasters in densely populated urban areas where communities
Steering Group Meeting 2025
INSARAG Steering Group Meeting 2025 The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) held its annual INSARAG Steering Group (ISG)
AAR Haiti Earthquake
On 12 January 2010, Haiti was struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. In mere minutes,
INSARAG Guidance Notes
Binding Documents Forms and Annexes S/N Document 1 USAR Team Fact Sheet & Demobilisation Form 2 Worksite Triage Form 3
INSARAG Guidelines
The INSARAG Guidelines (2020 Edition) collectively provide the policy foundation, operational standards, and practical tools that ensure INSARAG teams can
AAR Turkiye and Syria
The massive earthquake in Türkiye on 6 February 2023 triggered the largest response in INSARAG’s 30-year history. Within hours, USAR
