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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The floods had a destructive impact on multiple communities within El Salvador:</p><ul><li>15 people injured</li><li>Six dead and one person missing</li><li>768 people in shelters</li><li>1541 houses flooded and eight destroyed</li><li>An affected school and three collapsed walls</li><li>Damage to roads and streets</li><li>120 contaminated wells</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In case of flooding, avoid walking or driving through floodwaters as they can be deeper and faster-moving than they appear. Move to higher ground immediately and listen to emergency broadcasts. If trapped, call emergency services and signal for help if possible. Avoid using electrical appliances or touching electrical lines in wet conditions.
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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.
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        Prepare an emergency kit containing essentials like clean water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, a first aid kit, personal medications, and important documents in a waterproof container. Include warm clothing and blankets, and ensure pets are covered.
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Widespread flooding in El Salvador due to intense rainfall from low-pressure systems caused significant damage, leaving multiple casualties and displacing hundreds.

Severe Flooding Strikes El Salvador in October 2018

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In October 2018, El Salvador experienced devastating floods caused by two low-pressure systems, one in the Atlantic and the other in the Pacific. The heavy rainfall led to flash floods affecting multiple regions, particularly coastal and eastern areas of the country. Severe conditions resulted in casualties and significant property damage, prompting emergency alerts and displacement of residents.

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