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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The intense rainfall and resulting floods and landslides had a devastating impact on Bolivia:</p><ul><li>78 municipalities affected across nine departments</li><li>Particularly severe impact in Reyes, Beni, and La Paz departments</li><li>17,765 families affected</li><li>State of emergency declared by the Bolivian government on 23 February 2011</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p><strong>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help:</strong></p><ul><li>Avoid floodwaters and seek higher ground immediately</li><li>Listen to emergency broadcasts and follow government instructions</li><li>Stay away from areas prone to landslides</li><li>Keep emergency contact numbers handy</li><li>Do not attempt to cross flooded areas, whether on foot or in a vehicle</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p><strong>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips:</strong></p><ul><li>Keep a battery-powered or hand-crank radio</li><li>Store enough water and non-perishable food for at least three days</li><li>Include a first-aid kit, medications, and necessary personal items</li><li>Pack flashlights, extra batteries, cell phone chargers, and important documents</li><li>Prepare warm clothing and blankets</li></ul>
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In 2011, intense rainfall led to severe floods and landslides in Bolivia, affecting over 17,765 families across 78 municipalities, prompting a state of emergency.

Bolivia Floods and Landslides Cause Widespread Damage in 2011

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In early 2011, Bolivia experienced intense rainfall that resulted in widespread flooding and a major landslide in the city of La Paz. The severe weather, influenced by the La Niña phenomenon, impacted 78 municipalities across nine departments, most notably in Reyes, Beni, and La Paz. The Bolivian government declared a state of emergency on 23 February 2011 due to the growing number of affected families.

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