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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The locust plague had a severe impact on Madagascar's food security conditions.</p><ul><li>Threatened food security of about 13 million people</li><li>High rates of food insecurity and malnutrition were worsened</li><li>Large-scale locust control operations were necessary to mitigate the impact</li><li>Locust populations controlled over an area of more than 1.2 million hectares</li><li>Major rice baskets were protected from significant damage</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During a locust plague, individuals should take the following self-rescue and aid-seeking measures:</p><ul><li>Stay informed through local news and agricultural advisories for updates on locust movements</li><li>Keep food supplies in sealed containers to protect from locust contamination</li><li>Avoid consuming crops and plants affected by locusts without proper safety checks</li><li>Contact local agricultural authorities for guidance and support</li></ul><p>Avoid panicking and hoarding food supplies, which can lead to shortages and increase food insecurity.</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
            an emergency
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        <p>For preparedness, consider the following items for an emergency kit:</p><ul><li>Sealed food containers and non-perishable food items</li><li>First-aid kit and necessary medications</li><li>Portable water purifier or bottled water</li><li>Protective clothing and insect repellent</li><li>Contact information for local agricultural and emergency services</li></ul>
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A massive locust plague in Madagascar endangers food security for 13 million people, necessitating large-scale control efforts.

Madagascar Locust Plague Threatens Food Security

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The Malagasy Migratory Locust plague in Madagascar, which began in April 2012, came at a time when food insecurity and malnutrition rates were already high. It was estimated that the food security of about 13 million people, or 60 percent of the population, could be affected without large-scale control operations. A comprehensive three-year program was initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Madagascar and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to handle the situation from 2013 to 2016.

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