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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <b>Impact Summary:</b> A 6.0-magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage and affected thousands.<ul><li>4,097 people initially reported affected, with the number rising to nearly 17,000.</li><li>Over 8,000 homes were damaged to varying degrees.</li><li>15 health centers, 16 schools, and 12 public buildings impacted.</li><li>Refugees among the affected, receiving aid and protection.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        1. Drop, cover, and hold on during the shaking. 2. Stay indoors until the shaking stops. If you are outside, move away from buildings and streetlights. 3. Check for injuries and provide first aid if necessary. 4. Avoid using elevators. 5. Be prepared for aftershocks and evacuate if necessary.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
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            guide</a> based on your location,
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        1. Non-perishable food and water for at least three days. 2. First aid kit and necessary medications. 3. Flashlight, batteries, and a battery-powered radio. 4. Multi-tool and personal hygiene items. 5. Important documents sealed in waterproof containers.
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A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador on March 26, 2022, affecting thousands and damaging homes, schools, and public buildings.

6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ecuador

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On March 26, 2022, a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador at 11:28 PM, with its epicenter off the coast of Esmeraldas at a depth of 28 km. The quake caused significant structural damage and affected thousands of people, exacerbated by pre-existing damage from a 2016 earthquake.

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