Rescuers will secure an area and then work to confirm a contact after sending in dogs. "It then challenges the integrity of what's still standing there -- and then that delicate balance of saving lives while risking lives," he said. As teams move the rubble, the debris pile is assessed and wood and heavy timber are put into place for stabilization. JUST WATCHED Neighbor: I saw survivor of building collapse covered in dust Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Neighbor: I saw survivor of building collapse covered in dust 02:29"The sooner that we can get a reliable list of those that are missing, it will help the search-and-rescue operations," he said. "They are ... built to go from building to building after hurricane disaster, manmade or natural.

Source: CNN June 25, 2021 17:54 UTC