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Flash flood and Landslide safety information
Flash floods and landslides can happen suddenly, especially in areas with heavy rain or steep terrain. Experiencing flash floods and landslides is devastating for anyone, especially for children and their families. If you live in an area at risk of flash floods or landslides, follow these expert tips to keep your...
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Typhoon safety information
Typhoons have become a source of fear, posing a significant risk of severe damage. Experiencing a typhoon can be frightening, particularly for children and their families. If you live in an area prone to typhoons, follow these expert tips to ensure your safety and that of your loved ones. Arrow Jump to: Facts abou...
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Flood safety information for parents
Experiencing a flood is difficult and devastating for anyone, but especially so for children and their families. If you live in an area at risk of flooding, follow these expert tips to keep yourself and your family safe. Arrow Jump to: Facts about floods How to prepare What to do during a flood What to do after a ...
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Caring for my visually impaired children during floods
Phu Tho village, Quang Binh province, Viet Nam, 27 th October 2020, – “My house was destroyed by the storm, but my most pressing concern at the moment is how to send my child with visual impairment to the specialized care center in Da Nang city”, said Chau Thi Hoa, a 30-year old mother of 3 children. Two of her ch...
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Braving the flood to look after my buffaloes
An Xa village, Quang Binh province, Viet Nam, 27th October 2020, – “We lost almost everything. Our biggest asset are the two buffaloes, but they were swept away by the flash flood.” , said Nguyen Van Hat, 48 years old. Hoat’s 2 buffaloes costed 50 million Vietnam’s Dong (approximately 2,000 USD). His family felt v...
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Your donation will help UNICEF reach the most vulnerable children and women, WASH, Water, Sanitation and hygiene: , Distribute critical household water treatment systems to ensure access to safe drinking water for vulnerable families. Provide hygiene kits, including soap, for girls and women in affected communitie...