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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The 2013 Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami caused significant destruction and loss of life.

• 10 people killed
• Nearly 600 houses destroyed
• 3,329 people affected
• 13 camps established to shelter 2,500 people
• Scarcity of clean water due to damaged wells and piping
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In the event of an earthquake and tsunami, it is essential to take immediate action to ensure personal safety. If you feel an earthquake, drop, cover, and hold on until shaking stops. Move to higher ground immediately if you are in a tsunami-prone area. Avoid staying near the coast and follow local evacuation orders. After the event, be cautious of potential structural damage and search for safer shelters if necessary. Do not drink water that may be contaminated and use only safe sources of drinking water.
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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
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            guide</a> based on your location,
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        To prepare for disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis, assemble an emergency kit that includes bottled water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries, essential medications, and copies of important documents. A portable emergency radio and a set of clothes for different weather conditions should also be included. Plan an evacuation route and have a family communication plan in case of separation.
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A devastating 8.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck the Solomon Islands in February 2013, causing significant damage and loss of life.

Solomon Islands Earthquake and Tsunami Impact - Feb 2013

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On February 6, 2013, an 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of the Santa Cruz Islands in the southeast Solomon Islands archipelago. This resulted in a tsunami with waves reaching up to 1 meter, causing widespread devastation in Temotu Province and Honiara. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 10 people, while almost 600 houses were destroyed, affecting over 3,300 residents.

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