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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>Severe floods and landslides have struck Papua New Guinea, drastically affecting local communities and infrastructure.</p><ul><li>Homes have been damaged or destroyed.</li><li>Food gardens essential for local sustenance have been affected.</li><li>Water sources have been compromised.</li><li>Vital infrastructure has sustained significant damage.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <ol><li>Move to higher grounds immediately to avoid floodwaters.</li><li>Avoid crossing flooded areas; use designated evacuation routes.</li><li>Stay informed through local news and weather updates.</li><li>Contact emergency services if you are in danger.</li><li>Avoid using contaminated water; use bottled or boiled water for drinking and cooking.</li></ol>
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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
            guide</a> based on your location,
            family composition, and housing type to ensure your and your family's safety during disasters or emergencies.
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        <ul><li>First aid kit with essential medications and supplies.</li><li>Portable battery-operated radio for updates.</li><li>Water purification tablets or bottled water.</li><li>Non-perishable food items.</li><li>Flashlights with extra batteries.</li><li>Important documents in a waterproof container.</li><li>Multi-purpose tool.</li><li>Warm clothing and blankets.</li></ul>
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Severe floods and landslides due to heavy rain since November 2012 have affected 35,000 people in Papua New Guinea, damaging homes, food gardens, and infrastructure.

Papua New Guinea Devastated by Floods and Landslides

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Since the cyclone season began in November 2012, Papua New Guinea has been experiencing heavy rainfall that resulted in severe floods and landslides. This natural disaster has impacted multiple provinces, causing widespread damage to homes, food gardens, water sources, and vital infrastructure. Around 35,000 people are estimated to be affected by these adverse weather events.

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