Maximum Time-to-Rescue After the 1908 Messina-Reggio Calabria Earthquake was 20 Days: Hints for Disaster Planning?

• 2017

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• Natale Gaspare De Santo; Carmela Bisaccia; Luca Salvatore De Santo
PMID: 28219457DOI: 10.1017/S1049023X17000024

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This article examines the maximum time-to-rescue for survivors of the devastating Messina-Reggio Calabria earthquake in 1908 in Italy, historically one of Europe's worst seismic events. While previous studies focused on earthquakes from 1985-2004, this study fills the gap for historical quakes. By analyzing data from national newspapers starting from the fifth day after the quake, the study found that some survivors were rescued after 20 days under the rubble. The presence of food and drinkable fluids for some survivors highlighted the prolonged rescue efforts. The study suggests that current search and rescue strategies should consider the potential for long-term survivors in disaster planning.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Earthquakes; Time Factors; Rescue Work

Institutions: Second University of Naples; Mazzini Institute; University of Foggia

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