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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The destructive impact of the floods and landslides in Colombia has been significant.</p><ul><li>18 fatalities and 3 missing persons in Antioquia Department</li><li>5 deaths and hundreds of families affected in Dabeida</li><li>2 deaths in Santiago de Cali</li><li>35 affected people and 13 damaged houses in Tolima Department</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>Residents in affected regions should:</p><ul><li>Evacuate to higher ground immediately if heavy rainfall is forecast or if flooding occurs.</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, as they can be deceptive in depth and strength.</li><li>Stay informed through local news and weather updates.</li><li>Keep an emergency kit ready with essential supplies such as water, food, medications, clothing, and important documents.</li><li>Follow instructions from local authorities and cooperate with search and rescue operations.</li></ul><p>Avoid:<br>Entering buildings that appear unstable.<br>Using electrical appliances in wet conditions to prevent electrocution.</p>
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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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        <p>To prepare for such disasters, ensure your emergency kit contains:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and water (sufficient for at least three days).</li><li>Medications and medical supplies.</li><li>Clothing and blankets to stay warm.</li><li>Flashlights, batteries, and a battery-powered radio.</li><li>Important documents in a waterproof container.</li><li>Essential toiletries and personal hygiene products.</li><li>A whistle to signal for help.</li><li>First aid supplies.</li></ul>
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Severe floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Colombia's Antioquia and Valle del Cauca Departments have caused fatalities, missing persons, and significant damage.

Colombia: Devastating Floods and Landslides in 2020

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In November 2020, heavy rainfall in north-western Colombia's Antioquia Department triggered landslides and flooding, leading to at least 18 deaths and 3 missing persons. Subsequent heavy rain in March 2021 caused further landslides and flooding in Santiago de Cali City, resulting in additional fatalities and damage. The Colombian Meteorological Institute issued multiple orange alerts for potential landslides due to the continuous rainfall, affecting numerous regions and displacing hundreds of families.

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