<div>
    <div>
        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The floods have caused significant damage in multiple regions of Costa Rica since July 22. Key impacts include: <ul><li>2 fatalities and 2 missing individuals</li><li>Evacuation of 3,268 people to 57 emergency shelters</li><li>Red alert issued for several cantons, including San Carlos, Upala, and Turrialba</li></ul>
    </div>
    <div>
        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In the event of flooding: <ul><li>Seek higher ground immediately and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.</li><li>Stay informed through local authorities and weather updates.</li><li>If trapped, use a phone or other signaling device to call for help.</li><li>Avoid contact with floodwater as it may be contaminated.</li></ul>
    </div>
    <div>
        <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.
            Click <a href="https://www.planbowl.com/sample-guide">"Emergency Preparation Guide Example"</a> to see the services you can
            receive.
        </p>
        To prepare for floods, an emergency kit should include: <ul><li>Non-perishable food and water (enough for at least 3 days)</li><li>Battery-powered or hand-crank radio</li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries</li><li>First aid kit</li><li>Personal hygiene items</li><li>Important documents (in a waterproof container)</li></ul>
    </div>
</div>


Severe floods in Costa Rica since July 22, 2021, have led to 2 fatalities, 2 missing individuals, and over 3,000 evacuations.

Heavy Flooding in Costa Rica Displaces Thousands

https://res-back.pumpsoul.com/disaster_alert/7ddad8a8-01be-4109-a383-137a1ebeaa96.json

Since July 22, 2021, heavy rainfall has impacted northern and eastern regions of Costa Rica, particularly Heredia, Cartago, and Limon Provinces. The downpours have caused river overflows, particularly in the Siquirres and Sarapiquí Rivers, leading to widespread flooding. As of July 27, the floods resulted in 2 fatalities, 2 missing persons, and the evacuation of 3,268 individuals to emergency shelters across several cantons. A red alert has been issued as more heavy rainfall is forecasted for the central cantons.

Heavy Flooding in Costa Rica Displaces Thousands

Disaster Overview

Read More

Learn Rescue Tips
More

Get Disaster Alerts
More

Heavy Flooding in Costa Rica Displaces Thousands

Disaster Overview

Read More

Learn Rescue TipsMore

Get Disaster AlertsMore

Learn Rescue Tips
More

Get Disaster Alerts
More