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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The floods have resulted in severe disruptions and damage across multiple counties in Kenya.
 Key impacts include:
 - 26,958 people displaced.
 - 3,232 acres of crops destroyed.
 - 4 deaths reported.
 - Over 400 houses in Nairobi destroyed.
 - Thousands of acres of productive land destroyed.
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        During flooding:
1. Move to higher ground immediately.
2. Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.
3. Listen to emergency broadcasts for evacuation instructions.
4. If trapped in a building, go to its highest level.
Seek help by:
- Contacting local emergency services or the Kenya Red Cross.
- Using social media to alert authorities if phone lines are down.
Avoid:
- Walking in moving water; even six inches of water can knock you over.
- Returning to flooded areas until authorities deem it safe.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        An emergency kit for floods should include:
1. Water (one gallon per person per day for at least three days).
2. Non-perishable food for at least three days.
3. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
4. Flashlight and extra batteries.
5. First aid kit.
6. Medications (7-day supply) and medical items.
7. Multi-tool.
8. Personal hygiene items.
9. Copies of personal documents.
10. Cell phone with chargers and backup battery.
11. Emergency contact information.
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Severe flooding in Kenya from April to May 2021 has displaced thousands, destroyed homes, and claimed lives across multiple counties.

Kenya Faces Severe Floods in April-May 2021

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In April and May 2021, Kenya experienced severe flooding due to prolonged heavy rains. The floods significantly affected counties including Tana River, Busia, Kisumu, Garissa, and Marsabit, displacing thousands of households and causing considerable economic and infrastructural damage.

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