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It's not only people who try to help disaster survivors. 

Rescue dogs can do work around disaster sites that people 
couldn't possibly perform. They're trained to sniff out the 
scent of human beings, which enables them to point out 
survivors hidden under rubble. The dogs learn to treat the 
search as a game, and they get food and other rewards 
when they find a trapped survivor. Dogs are good at this 
work because their sense of smell is much more sensitive 
than that of humans, and their rescue efforts following in 
the wake of disasters have helped save many lives. 

Caring for Survivors 
Survivors of a disaster have many needs. They may 

be injured and require medical care. Often, they have 
either lost their home or been forced to evacuate. These 
survivors will need food, shelter, and other vital necessities 
until they can find a new place to live. Many must also deal 
with the shock of having gone through the disaster. 
Several disaster relief organizations specialize in caring 
for survivors. When disaster strikes, these organizations 
spring into action in order to bring workers and supplies 

to the damaged areas. One of the best -known relief 
organizations is the Red Cross. The Red Cross helps people 
in most countries of the world. It keeps lists of hundreds 

of volunteer experts who can be called on during an 
emergency. The Red Cross also trains local residents to 
respond to disasters. That way, when disaster strikes, teams 
of people are already in place and ready to take action. 

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