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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The catastrophic impact of Tropical Storm Agatha included severe damage to homes, infrastructure, and crops, along with heightened concerns regarding water, sanitation, health, and food security.</p><ul><li><strong>Casualties:</strong> 185 fatalities, predominantly in Guatemala</li><li><strong>Displacement:</strong> Approximately 101,000 people sheltered, majorly in Guatemala</li><li><strong>Material Losses:</strong> Over 22,000 houses damaged</li><li><strong>Evacuations:</strong> 162,857 people evacuated</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <ul><li>Stay indoors and away from windows during the storm.</li><li>Move to higher ground in case of flooding.</li><li>Keep an emergency kit ready with essentials like food, water, and medications.</li><li>Avoid wading through floodwaters to prevent infections and injuries.</li><li>Follow local authorities' instructions and evacuation orders promptly.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <ul><li>Non-perishable food items and clean drinking water.</li><li>First aid kit and essential medications.</li><li>Battery-powered radio and extra batteries.</li><li>Flashlights and extra batteries.</li><li>Important documents in a waterproof container.</li></ul>
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Tropical Storm Agatha caused massive damage in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador in May 2010, affecting 216,000 people and resulting in 185 deaths.

Tropical Storm Agatha Hits Central America in May 2010

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In May 2010, Tropical Storm Agatha wreaked havoc across Central America, especially in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. The storm brought strong winds and torrential rain, heavily impacting the region and forcing the three countries to declare a National State of Emergency. Agatha was particularly devastating in Guatemala, where food reserves fell short and a substantial aid package was approved to meet immediate needs.

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