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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The 2008 West Africa floods had devastating effects on the region. Key impacts include: 
    <ul>
    <li>130,000 people affected</li>
    <li>Villages submerged</li>
    <li>Significant damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure</li>
    <li>Countries most affected: Togo, Ghana, Niger, Benin, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal</li>
    <li>Lesser impact in Liberia and Mauritania</li>
    </ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In the event of a flood: 
    <ul>
    <li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters</li>
    <li>Move to higher ground immediately</li>
    <li>Listen to local authorities for evacuation instructions</li>
    <li>Turn off utilities to reduce the risk of electrical shock or gas leaks</li>
    <li>If trapped, call emergency services and provide your location</li>
    </ul>
    </div>
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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
            an emergency
            guide</a> based on your location,
            family composition, and housing type to ensure your and your family's safety during disasters or emergencies.
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        </p>
        To prepare an emergency kit for floods:
    <ul>
    <li>First aid kit and essential medications</li>
    <li>Non-perishable food and water for at least 3 days</li>
    <li>Battery-powered or hand-crank radio</li>
    <li>Flashlights and extra batteries</li>
    <li>Copies of personal documents and emergency contact numbers</li>
    <li>Waterproof bags and clothing</li>
    <li>Multi-purpose tool</li>
    </ul>
    </div>
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In July 2008, severe floods affected 130,000 people across West Africa, causing significant damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure.

West Africa Hit by Severe Floods in 2008

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In July 2008, severe flooding struck West Africa after several months of heavy rainfall, impacting an estimated 130,000 people across multiple countries. The floods caused extensive damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure, submerging entire villages. Among the most affected nations were Togo, Ghana, Niger, Benin, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Additionally, Liberia and Mauritania experienced flooding but with relatively lesser humanitarian impact.

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