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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The heavy rains and subsequent floods had a significant impact on Panama from November to December 2010. The damage included:
<ul><li>Eight provinces affected</li><li>Approximately 29,781 people impacted</li><li>Town submersions lasting up to 25 days</li><li>Declaration of national emergency to facilitate relief</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        During floods, it is crucial to stay informed through weather updates and alerts. Evacuate immediately if advised to do so. Move to higher ground or elevated areas to avoid rising water. Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters as they may be deeper and faster-moving than they appear. When trapped, seek help and signal for rescue using a phone, flashlight, or bright-colored cloth.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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            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,
            family composition, and housing type to ensure your and your family's safety during disasters or emergencies.
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        Prepare an emergency kit with essentials including:
<ul><li>Battery-operated flashlight and extra batteries</li><li>First aid kit and necessary medications</li><li>Non-perishable food and clean water for at least 3 days</li><li>Personal hygiene items and sanitation supplies</li><li>Emergency contact information and important documents sealed in a waterproof container</li></ul>
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Unusual heavy rains and floods hit Panama from November to December 2010, affecting over 29,000 people and leading to a national emergency.

Devastating Floods in Panama: Nov-Dec 2010

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From early November to mid-December 2010, Panama suffered from an onslaught of unusually heavy rains and resultant floods. These extreme weather events affected eight provinces, including the areas of Bayano and Yaviza in Darién province, where some towns remained submerged for up to 25 days. The Panamanian government declared a state of national emergency on December 9 to better coordinate relief efforts.

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