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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The summer of 2010 saw an extraordinary heatwave in Russia, sparking around 30,000 wildfires.</p><ul><li>Destruction of several thousand hectares of land.</li><li>Deaths: Over 50 people.</li><li>Thousands displaced, with many losing homes and basic livelihoods.</li><li>Approximately 2,200 houses, especially in rural settlements, completely destroyed.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <ol><li>Evacuate if advised by authorities. Do not delay.</li><li>If caught in a fire, cover your nose and mouth with a wet cloth to minimize smoke inhalation.</li><li>Migrate to open spaces and areas with little vegetation.</li><li>If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, and roll to extinguish the flames.</li><li>Avoid using any water for non-essential purposes as it may be needed for firefighting efforts.</li><li>Contact emergency services for assistance.</li></ol>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
        <p>
            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
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            guide</a> based on your location,
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        <ul><li>Portable weather radio for updates and alerts.</li><li>Fire extinguisher and fire blankets.</li><li>First aid kit with burn treatment supplies.</li><li>N95 masks or other respiratory protection.</li><li>Battery-powered torch and spare batteries.</li><li>Backup power source for essential devices.</li><li>Emergency contact information and evacuation plan.</li></ul>
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In July 2010, an extreme heatwave caused about 30,000 wildfires across 20 regions in Russia, leading to significant destruction and fatalities.

Russian Federation Faces Devastating Wildfires and Heatwave

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In the summer of 2010, Russia experienced an unusual and prolonged heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 40°C in the shade. This extreme weather led to approximately 30,000 wildfires across more than 20 regions. The fires consumed several thousand hectares of land, resulting in the destruction of around 2,200 houses, mostly in rural settlements spread across European Russia, the Ural Mountains, and West Siberia. The disaster claimed over 50 lives and displaced thousands of people, severely impacting their homes and livelihoods.

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