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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>Tropical Storm Ernesto had significant destructive impacts:</p><ul><li><strong>Fatalities:</strong> 12 people lost their lives in Mexico.</li><li><strong>Family Displacement:</strong> 10,000 families affected in Veracruz, Mexico.</li><li><strong>Agricultural Damage:</strong> Damage to corn, bean, and chayote crops in Mexico.</li><li><strong>Housing Damage:</strong> 51 houses damaged in Peten, Guatemala.</li><li><strong>Structural Damage:</strong> Varying degrees of damage to homes and public buildings in Belize.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During a tropical cyclone, follow these self-rescue and help-seeking steps:</p><ul><li><strong>Shelter:</strong> Take shelter in a secure, interior room away from windows.</li><li><strong>Emergency Services:</strong> Contact local emergency services for urgent assistance.</li><li><strong>Avoid Flood Waters:</strong> Do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwaters.</li><li><strong>Emergency Supplies:</strong> Keep an emergency kit with food, water, and first-aid supplies.</li><li><strong>Stay Informed:</strong> Monitor local news and weather updates for safety instructions.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit with the following items:</p><ul><li><strong>Water:</strong> At least one gallon per person per day for at least three days.</li><li><strong>Food:</strong> Non-perishable food items for at least three days.</li><li><strong>First Aid Kit:</strong> Include basic medical supplies and medications.</li><li><strong>Flashlight:</strong> With extra batteries.</li><li><strong>Communication Tools:</strong> A battery-powered or hand-crank radio to stay informed.</li><li><strong>Personal Hygiene Items:</strong> Sanitation supplies.</li><li><strong>Important Documents:</strong> Copies of identification and insurance documents.</li></ul>
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Tropical Storm Ernesto caused fatalities in Mexico, affecting thousands of families and damaging crops, homes, and public buildings across Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.

Impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize

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Tropical Storm Ernesto wreaked havoc in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize in August 2012. The storm resulted in fatalities, extensive damage to homes, public infrastructure, and critical agricultural crops, and required the deployment of emergency response teams across the affected regions.

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