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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The flooding in Bibemi had a devastating impact on the local population and infrastructure:</p><ul><li>Heavy damage to homes and farms</li><li>Destruction of basic household items</li><li>Death of livestock</li><li>Exacerbation of a cholera outbreak</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>In the event of flooding:</p><ul><li>Move to higher ground immediately and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.</li><li>Listen to weather updates and emergency instructions.</li><li>Create a safety plan with your family, including evacuation routes.</li><li>Avoid contact with floodwater, as it may be contaminated.</li><li>If trapped, seek the highest point of your location and signal for help.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Essential items to include in an emergency kit for floods:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and water for at least three days</li><li>First aid kit</li><li>Battery-powered or hand-crank radio</li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries</li><li>Blankets and waterproof clothing</li><li>Important documents stored in a waterproof container</li><li>Basic household items like sleeping mats and kitchen sets</li></ul>
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Heavy rainfall triggered destructive floods in Bibemi, Cameroon, affecting nearly 3,500 people, destroying homes and exacerbating a cholera outbreak.

Severe Flooding Hits Bibemi, Cameroon

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On September 8, 2014, severe flooding was reported in the Bibemi Subdivision of Cameroon's North Region, caused by continuous heavy rainfall starting from August 21, 2014. The floods devastated many villages, with significant destruction of homes, farms, and livestock. Approximately 3,500 people from nearly 700 families were impacted, with over 270 families losing their homes. The flooding also exacerbated a cholera outbreak in the region, intensifying the urgent need for emergency aid.

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