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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The typhoons resulted in severe destruction and casualties:</p><ul><li>Typhoon Maring: 121 dead, 26 injured, 17 missing, and 475,899 people affected.</li><li>Typhoon Nitang: 939 dead, 2,565 injured, 460 missing, and 1,237,224 people affected.</li><li>Thousands made homeless and over 82,813 houses destroyed.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During a typhoon, follow these self-rescue and safety tips:</p><ul><li>Stay indoors and away from windows.</li><li>Move to higher ground to avoid flooding.</li><li>Have a communication plan with family members.</li><li>Evacuate if authorities advise.</li><li>Avoid wading in floodwaters to prevent injuries and infections.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit that includes:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and water for at least three days.</li><li>First-aid supplies and essential medications.</li><li>Flashlights, batteries, and a portable radio.</li><li>Important documents and emergency contact information.</li><li>Clothing, blankets, and hygiene products.</li></ul>
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Two severe typhoons, Maring and Nitang, hit the Philippines in September 1984, causing significant casualties and widespread damage.

Philippines Hit by Typhoon Maring and Nitang in 1984

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In September 1984, the Philippines was struck by two powerful typhoons, Maring and Nitang, causing extensive damage and loss of life. Typhoon Maring hit on August 27, followed closely by Typhoon Nitang on September 1. Typhoon Nitang, also known as Ike, was the most potent storm since 1970, with gusts reaching 275 kph (170 mph). The hardest-hit areas included Cebu, Surigao Del Norte, and Misamis Oriental. The disasters significantly impacted central and southern provinces.

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