Rescue efforts start immediately with passers-by rushing in to assist. Within minutes, local emergency services respond. The rescue efforts continue with the arrival of regional or national rescue resources within hours. International rescue teams respond in the days after the event and following an official request by the affected government for international assistance.

建筑物倒塌后，路人首先冲进救助，宣告救援活动开始。几分钟内，当地紧急服务部门做出响应。随着地区和国家的救援资源在灾后数小时内到达灾区，救援活动持续开展。几日后，在受灾国政府发出国际援助的官方申请后，国际救援队做出响应。