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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The floods and windstorms had significant destructive impacts in The Gambia:
    <ul>
        <li>Affected nearly 34,000 people</li>
        <li>Displaced around 7,745 individuals</li>
        <li>Caused 13 deaths through drowning or collapsed structures</li>
        <li>Significantly damaged homes and infrastructure</li>
    </ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        To effectively self-rescue and seek help during floods:
    <ul>
        <li>Move to higher ground immediately</li>
        <li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters</li>
        <li>Listen to local authorities and follow evacuation orders</li>
        <li>If trapped in a building, go to the highest level and signal for help</li>
        <li>Avoid contact with floodwater as it may be contaminated</li>
        <li>Have a plan to communicate with family members</li>
    </ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        Preparation tips for flood emergencies include:
    <ul>
        <li>Pack a waterproof emergency kit with essential supplies</li>
        <li>Include items such as non-perishable food, water, flashlights, batteries, first aid supplies, and important documents</li>
        <li>Ensure you have a battery-powered or hand-crank radio</li>
        <li>Know your community’s flood evacuation routes and plan multiple escape routes</li>
        <li>Keep your mobile phone charged and have backup power sources</li>
        <li>Consider purchasing flood insurance if you live in a flood-prone area</li>
    </ul>
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Floods and windstorms affected 34,000 people in Gambia between September and October 2012, displacing nearly 20% of the population. 13 deaths were reported.

Floods and Windstorms Displace Thousands in Gambia

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During the rainy season between September and October 2012, floods and windstorms wreaked havoc in The Gambia, affecting nearly 34,000 people. Approximately 20% of those affected, around 7,745 individuals, were displaced, and 13 people lost their lives due to drowning or collapsed structures. As the rainy season ended, no additional communities were impacted by flooding. By November, the floodwaters had begun to recede, and the majority of displaced people were working to rebuild their homes and return.

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