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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The storm had a devastating impact on the Port-au-Prince area:</p><ul><li>6 deaths</li><li>67 injuries</li><li>Significant damage to multiple IDP camps</li><li>Thousands of tents lost or damaged</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        During such storms, people should take the following actions to ensure safety: 
- Seek shelter in sturdy buildings away from windows and outside walls. 
- Avoid low-lying areas prone to flooding. 
- Secure or bring inside any loose outdoor objects. 
- Listen to emergency broadcasts for updates and instructions. Avoid attempting to move through floodwaters, as they can be deceptively dangerous. Contact local emergency services for help if needed.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
        <p>
            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.
            Click <a href="https://www.planbowl.com/sample-guide">"Emergency Preparation Guide Example"</a> to see the services you can
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        To prepare for storms, it is essential to have an emergency kit that includes: 
- Non-perishable food and water for at least three days. 
- Flashlights and extra batteries. 
- First aid supplies, including necessary medications. 
- A portable radio for listening to weather updates. 
- Waterproof containers for important documents. 
- Basic tools and supplies to secure your home.
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A strong storm hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti on September 24, 2010, causing six deaths, 67 injuries, and significant damage to IDP camps.

Destructive Storm Hits Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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On September 24, 2010, a strong storm struck the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area in Haiti. The storm caused significant damage, resulting in six fatalities and 67 injuries. Preliminary reports indicated that multiple internally displaced persons (IDP) camps were severely affected, with thousands of tents either lost or damaged.

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