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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>Tropical Cyclone Evan caused significant destruction in Samoa, Wallis and Futuna, and Fiji.</p><ul><li>Over 1,000 houses damaged and nearly 700 destroyed in Samoa.</li><li>Widespread infrastructure damage in Fiji.</li><li>250 families affected in Wallis Island, French Territory.</li><li>Several evacuation centers established to house displaced people.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During a cyclone, take the following actions:</p><ul><li>Move to higher ground or a more secure location if your area is threatened by flooding.</li><li>Stay indoors and away from windows; secure loose objects outside.</li><li>Keep a battery-powered radio with you to monitor weather updates.</li></ul><p>After the cyclone, avoid downed power lines and report them to authorities, check for injuries and seek medical attention if necessary, and be cautious of contaminated water.</p>
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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
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            guide</a> based on your location,
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit that includes:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and water for at least 72 hours.</li><li>Battery-powered or hand-crank radio</li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries.</li><li>First aid kit and essential medications.</li><li>Personal hygiene items and sanitation supplies.</li><li>Copies of important documents in a waterproof container.</li><li>Extra clothing and blankets.</li></ul>
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Tropical Cyclone Evan, a Category 4 storm, caused extensive damage in Samoa and Fiji in December 2012, affecting thousands of people and destroying numerous homes.

Tropical Cyclone Evan Hits Samoa and Fiji in Dec 2012

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Tropical Cyclone Evan, initially forming as a Category 2 tropical cyclone, struck Samoa on December 13-14, 2012, and later intensified to a Category 4 storm, impacting Wallis and Futuna and subsequently Fiji. The cyclone caused significant damage to infrastructure and housing, leading to widespread evacuations and a prolonged recovery effort. Affected regions declared states of natural disaster, underscoring the severity of the storm.

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