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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <strong>Destructive Impact:</strong> The flooding of 2012 caused significant displacement and damage in multiple regions of Cameroon.<ul><li>Displacement of 88,640 people (50,824 in the North, 37,816 in the Far North).</li><li>Severe flooding extended into neighboring areas, reaching the Logone and Chari Department.</li><li>Floodwaters receded by January 2013, allowing many to return.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <ol><li>Move to higher ground immediately upon noticing rising water levels.</li><li>Stay informed by listening to weather updates and local authorities.</li><li>Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.</li><li>If trapped in a building, move to the highest floor or rooftop and signal for help.</li><li>Ensure children and the elderly are relocated first during evacuation.</li></ol> Avoid touching electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water. Seek immediate shelter and wait for rescue operations.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>To prepare for such flooding events, include the following items in an emergency kit:</p><ul><li>Non-perishable food and clean water for at least three days.</li><li>Battery-powered or hand-crank radio for emergency updates.</li><li>First aid kit with necessary medications.</li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries.</li><li>Whistle to signal for help.</li><li>Important documents in a waterproof container.</li></ul>
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Severe flooding in Cameroon during 2012 displaced over 88,000 people, impacting the North and Far North regions. Many have now returned to their homes.

Cameroon Faces Severe Flooding in 2012

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In the latter part of August and September 2012, Cameroon faced severe flooding due to heavy rains. This led to the declaration of flood emergencies in the North and Far North regions of the country. By mid-October, additional flooding occurred around the Logone and Chari Department along the northern border with Chad. Water levels began to recede by early November, and by January 2013, nearly half of the displaced individuals had returned to their homes.

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