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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The Solomon Islands government estimates that almost 7,000 people were initially impacted by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami, a figure that later rose to 9,769 people.</p><ul><li>A nine-year-old child died in Guadalcanal when a house collapsed.</li><li>191 houses were destroyed and 114 damaged.</li><li>Eleven schools and a medical clinic were also damaged.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In the event of an earthquake:
1. Drop, Cover, and Hold On: Find cover under sturdy furniture and hold on until the shaking stops.
2. Stay away from windows, exterior walls, and anything that could fall.
3. After shaking stops, move to higher ground immediately if you are in a tsunami zone.
4. Listen for emergency information and alerts, and follow instructions from local authorities.
5. Avoid fallen power lines or damaged structures.
6. Check yourself for injuries and help others if you have training.
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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
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        Prepare an emergency kit that includes:
1. Water: At least one gallon per person per day for at least three days.
2. Food: A three-day supply of non-perishable food.
3. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and extra batteries.
4. Flashlight and extra batteries.
5. First aid kit.
6. Whistle to signal for help.
7. Dust mask to help filter contaminated air.
8. Plastic sheeting and duct tape for shelter-in-place.
9. Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.
10. Manual can opener for food.
11. Local maps.
12. Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery.
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A powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on Dec 9, 2016, resulting in significant damage and affecting nearly 10,000 people.

Strong Earthquake and Tsunami Hit Solomon Islands

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On December 9, 2016, a powerful undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 struck off the coast of Kirakira, Makira Ulawa Province in the Solomon Islands. The tremor was strongly felt in multiple regions including Makira, Malaita, Guadalcanal, and Rennel & Bellona, and a subsequent tsunami was observed in Makira. Following the initial quake, the region experienced ten significant aftershocks ranging from 4.5 to 5.5 in magnitude, causing additional concerns and disruptions.

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