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"Golden 24 Hours"

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This TV interview is from 20 years ago but the old adage, "The Golden 24 Hours" of search and rescue still pertains. 85-95% of live rescues are made during the first 24-48 hours after an earthquake. Beyond that, survivability drops precipitously. From:
WBAL-TV News Interview with Dr Eric K. Noji, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland December 8, 1989

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