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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>Typhoon Melor had a devastating impact on the Philippines:</p><ul><li>41 confirmed deaths</li><li>Over 199,850 houses damaged, including 55,400 completely</li><li>99 classrooms partially or completely damaged</li><li>35 health facilities were damaged</li><li>555,667 families affected</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During a typhoon, follow these self-rescue steps:</p><ul><li>Evacuate early if advised by authorities.</li><li>Stay indoors and away from windows.</li><li>Keep an emergency kit with essential supplies.</li><li>After the storm, avoid floodwaters and inspect your home for damage.</li><li>Listen to local news and weather updates for safety information.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare your emergency kit with:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and water.</li><li>First aid supplies.</li><li>Flashlights and extra batteries.</li><li>Warm clothing and blankets.</li><li>Personal hygiene items.</li><li>Important documents in a waterproof container.</li></ul>
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Typhoon Melor impacted the Philippines in December 2015 with strong winds and heavy rainfall, affecting over 555,667 families and causing significant damage.

Typhoon Melor Hits Philippines, December 2015

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Typhoon Melor, which struck the Philippines in December 2015, made initial landfall on Batag Island in Northern Samar. The storm tracked across southern Luzon, making multiple landfalls before exiting to the sea. At its peak, Melor had winds reaching 150 kph and gusts up to 185 kph, and it brought heavy rainfall over a 300 km diameter. The typhoon caused extensive damage and led to widespread evacuations.

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