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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The disaster had a tragic impact on families and infrastructure:</p><ul><li>Affected approximately 2,000 families.</li><li>More than 1,600 houses damaged and 22 destroyed.</li><li>10 fatalities reported.</li><li>High alert for potential further incidents in several departments.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To increase your chances of survival during floods and landslides, follow these steps:</p><ul><li>Move to higher ground away from riverbanks and flood-prone areas.</li><li>Avoid driving through flooded roads and bridges.</li><li>Listen to weather updates and follow instructions from authorities.</li><li>If trapped, signal for help using a bright-colored cloth or flashlight.</li><li>Avoid walking in moving water; even shallow water can knock you down.</li><li>Do not return to affected areas until it is declared safe by officials.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit with the following items:</p><ul><li>Bottled water and non-perishable food for at least three days.</li><li>First aid kit with necessary medications.</li><li>Flashlights, batteries, and a portable radio for updates.</li><li>Personal hygiene items and sanitary supplies.</li><li>Important documents sealed in a waterproof container.</li><li>Emergency contacts and local maps.</li><li>Sturdy shoes and protective clothing.</li></ul>
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In October 2012, flooding and landslides in Colombia affected around 2,000 families, with significant damage to homes and loss of life.

Colombia's October 2012 Floods and Landslides Impact Thousands

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In October 2012, Colombia experienced severe floods, landslides, and avalanches during the year's second rainy season. The most affected departments included Bolivar, Cordoba, North of Santander, Huila, and Atlantico. Over 1,600 houses were damaged, 22 were destroyed, and 10 lives were lost. Authorities were on high alert for further overflow of rivers, floods, and landslides, especially in Magdalena, the Andean region, Pacific, Orinoquia, and Antioquia.

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