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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>Typhoon Maysak caused substantial damage:</p><ul><li>60-80% of houses in Chuuk were badly damaged, with over 800 homes destroyed and more than 6,000 people displaced.</li><li>90% damage to crops in Chuuk, leaving many with no alternative food sources.</li><li>Ulithi Atoll in Yap saw the majority of homes destroyed, significant damage to crops and infrastructure, and possible contamination of food and water sources.</li><li>In the Philippines, 2,800 people in Isabela and Aurora provinces were affected.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        1. Secure a safe location: Seek shelter in a sturdy building away from flood-prone areas.
2. Emergency contacts: Keep a list of emergency contacts handy and inform family or friends of your location.
3. Avoid contaminated areas: Steer clear of potential hazards such as downed power lines, contaminated floodwaters, and unstable structures.
4. Stay informed: Follow local news and weather updates for information and instructions.
5. Seek assistance: Contact local authorities or emergency services if you need help or are in danger.
Avoid: Do not ignore evacuation orders, and do not try to walk or drive through floodwaters.
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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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        1. Water: At least one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days.
2. Food: A three-day supply of non-perishable food.
3. Flashlight and extra batteries.
4. First aid kit.
5. Whistle to signal for help.
6. Dust mask to help filter contaminated air.
7. Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
8. Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.
9. Local maps.
10. Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery.
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Typhoon Maysak struck Micronesia and the Philippines in Mar-Apr 2015, severely damaging homes and crops, displacing thousands, and prompting emergency declarations.

Typhoon Maysak Hits Micronesia and Philippines, Causing Widespread Damage

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Typhoon Maysak made landfall on Micronesia's Chuuk islands on March 29, 2015, and subsequently on Yap islands on March 20 and April 1. It caused substantial damages, prompting both Governors and the President to declare a state of emergency. The typhoon then weakened into a tropical storm and impacted the Philippines' northern Luzon on April 5, affecting 2,800 people in Isabela and Aurora provinces.

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