# Earthquake Victim Tools The Whistle Rescue Aid Helps to Locate Survivors Trapped Under Rubble By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistle-rescue-aid References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/08/26/whistle-aid/) The Whistle Rescue Aid is a simple yet powerful tool that can help to save many lives. A tool specifically made with [earthquakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quakesense) in mind, it is meant to target survivors who are trapped under rubble and require rescuing. It is a sad fact that many individuals who have suffered this particular mishap have met their untimely end due to the difficulty in locating them on time. Designed by Park On-hee, Kim Myeoung-soo and Jang Young-seo, the Whistle Rescue Aid would be distributed by plane, dropping in and around areas of devastation in order to reach as many people as possible. The Whistle Rescue Aid also [glows in the dark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight) to be easily perceivable. It is a 2013 [IDEA Awards entry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-safety-technology). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whistle Rescue Aid:** A tool designed to help save earthquake victims, by locating survivors trapped under rubble. - **Earthquake Victim Tools:** Innovation in the field of tools and technology to assist in locating and rescuing earthquake victims. - **Emergency Response Innovation:** Advancements in technology and equipment to assist emergency responders in disaster zones. ### Where This Applies - **Emergency Response:** The Whistle Rescue Aid is designed to assist emergency responders in earthquake zones but could be applied in other areas of natural disaster. - **Search and Rescue:** The use of technology and equipment for search and rescue missions in disaster zones. - **Product Design and Innovation:** Innovations in product design and development targeted at producing equipment to assist in disaster response operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visualized Emergency Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disaster-radio.md) - [Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4rq002003.md) - [Protective Earthquake Response Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testudo-shield-and-helmet.md) - [Inflatable Rescue Stretchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-rescue-stretcher.md) - [Compact Vehicle Escape Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-car-emergency-tool.md) - [Phone Recovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getmobi.md) - [Emergency Distress Signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-light-app.md) - [Nature Care Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livio.md) - [Portable Defibrillators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-defibrillator.md)