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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The earthquake resulted in several casualties and extensive property damage:</p><ul><li>3 people dead</li><li>50 people injured</li><li>About 50 houses damaged or destroyed in the affected villages</li></ul>
    </div>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        If you experience an earthquake, follow these steps to stay safe: 
<ul>
<li>Drop to your hands and knees to prevent falling.</li> 
<li>Cover your head and neck to protect yourself from debris.</li>
<li>Hold on to sturdy furniture until the shaking stops.</li>
<li>If outside, move to an open area away from buildings and utility wires.</li>
<li>Avoid using elevators and stay away from windows or heavy objects that could fall.</li>
</ul>

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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,
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        Prepare an emergency kit that includes: 
<ul>
<li>Water (1 gallon per person per day for at least 3 days)</li> 
<li>Non-perishable food for at least 3 days</li>
<li>Flashlight and extra batteries</li>
<li>First aid kit</li>
<li>Whistle to signal for help</li>
<li>Portable charger for your cell phone</li>
<li>Sturdy shoes and clothing</li>
</ul>

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A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit Tajikistan on January 9, 2002, resulting in casualties and significant damage to villages near Dushanbe.

Earthquake in Tajikistan Causes Casualties and Damage

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On January 9, 2002, an earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck an area 100 km east of Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The quake caused significant impact in the villages of Taghi Akbar and Talkhan Chashma near the city of Rogun, resulting in casualties and destruction of property.

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