From the WTF Watch Desk: Los Angeles County's USA-02 team joined Fairfax County's USA-01 after Panama's magnitude 7.6 earthquake and completed more than 383 structural safety assessments across seven provinces and 33 districts, prioritizing health centers, schools, emergency facilities and other essential buildings.
Why this deserves the fire service’s attention
International USAR recovery is not only live rescue; structural specialists create the evidence that lets critical services reopen safely and helps local authorities prioritize repairs across a wide disaster area.
What Worked?
What Didn’t Work?
What Was Missed?
This report reflects information available on October 25, 2026. Developing items will be updated when official information changes.