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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>Hurricane Otis caused unprecedented damage in southern Mexico:</p><ul><li>34,522 families evacuated to 631 temporary shelters.</li><li>120 health facilities reported damage.</li><li>80% of hotel infrastructure suffered considerable damage.</li><li>273,844 homes affected, with continued assessments ongoing.</li><li>Ongoing damage assessments for homes, crops, and livestock, with 20,971 surveys conducted so far.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During a hurricane:</p><ul><li>Stay indoors and away from windows.</li><li>Move to higher ground if flooding is imminent.</li><li>Heed evacuation orders from authorities.</li><li>Avoid using electrical devices and turn off utilities if instructed.</li><li>Do not drive through flooded areas.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit that includes:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and water (at least 3 days' supply).</li><li>Battery-powered or hand-crank radio.</li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries.</li><li>First aid kit and necessary medications.</li><li>Copies of personal documents.</li><li>Basic tools for emergency repairs.</li></ul>
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Hurricane Otis, a Cat. 5 storm, hits southern Mexico on Oct 25, 2023, causing severe damage, evacuations, and impacted infrastructure.

Catastrophic Impact of Hurricane Otis on Southern Mexico

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On October 25, 2023, Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm, made landfall near Acapulco, central Guerrero State, southern Mexico. With sustained winds of 270 km/h, it is one of the most intense hurricanes recorded in the region. The storm caused severe flooding, landslides, and widespread damage before weakening and dissipating inland.

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