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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The landslide had a devastating impact on the local community in Ituri Province:</p><ul><li>174 people presumed dead</li><li>70 houses destroyed</li><li>33 bodies recovered and buried</li><li>57 survivors</li><li>10 injured receiving care at the hospital</li><li>280 children orphaned</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>If you are caught in a landslide:</p><ul><li>Move out of the path of the landslide quickly.</li><li>If escape is not possible, curl into a tight ball to protect your head.</li><li>Seek higher, stable ground if possible.</li></ul><p>To find help:</p><ul><li>Contact local emergency services immediately.</li><li>Check for community shelters or safe zones predefined by local authorities.</li><li>Use social media or any means of communication to inform others about your situation.</li></ul><p>Avoid:</p><ul><li>Walking or driving through areas that have experienced recent landslides.</li><li>Entering damaged buildings.</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>First aid supplies</li><li>Bottled water and non-perishable food</li><li>Flashlight and batteries</li><li>Whistle to signal for help</li><li>Backup power bank and charged phone</li><li>Personal hygiene items</li></ul>
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A devastating landslide in Ituri Province, DR Congo has resulted in 174 presumed dead and extensive destruction, leaving many homeless and children orphaned.

DR Congo Landslide Claims 174 Lives in Ituri Province

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On the night of August 15-16, 2017, a catastrophic landslide struck the fishing village of Tara in Ituri Province, DR Congo. The disaster resulted in 174 people presumed dead, with 33 bodies recovered so far. The landslide caused extensive damage, destroying an estimated 70 houses and leaving 57 survivors and 10 injured individuals receiving care in hospitals. Around 280 children have been orphaned as a result of this tragedy. National and provincial authorities have been working on response and recovery plans to aid the affected population.

DR Congo Landslide Claims 174 Lives in Ituri Province

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