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The Commission met again March 28 to exchan ge updated information. \par The Commission found that as of March 28, flood potential in the state was much above normal. This is primarily due to water content in the snowpack that is above normal for this time of year. All the factors that contribute to floo d potential are discussed below. \par Throughout this report, Internet addresses are listed for each category of information. The River Flow Advisory Commission web site provides a portal to all these different sites. That web site address is www.state.me.us/r fac. This Internet site will provide a connection to the ever-changing information critical to monitoring flood potential in the state. \par At the end of the report, additional sources are provided for further information. \par }{\f308\fs27\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 An updated report will be issued following a review of current conditions on April 4, or sooner if conditions warrant. {\*\bkmkstart currentconditions}{\*\bkmkend currentconditions} \par }{\b\f308\fs27\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 Current Conditions and Flood Potential:}{\f308\fs27\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\b\i\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 {\*\bkmkstart streamflow}{\*\bkmkend streamflow}Stream Flow and Headwater Storage Levels:}{\f308\fs27\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 River flows throughout the state are generally normal and receding from last week's storm. Very little snowmelt has occurred in the headwaters of the major rivers up to this point in the season; snowpack is above normal throughout most of the state for this time of year. \par River basin managers report headwater storage levels at or below normal pre-spring drawdown levels in anticipation of spring runoff. 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Strong spri ng sun and rising water temperatures will generally work to erode river ice naturally. Throughout the remainder of the state the ice cover has begun to erode, but the potential for ice jams still exists. \par Known ice jams exist on several rivers, including t he Piscataquis, Kennebec, Androscoggin and St. John. Although the current presence of ice jams does not mean that spring flooding will occur, the potential for ice jam flooding remains a concern in these and other areas. Ice jams, particularly during spri ng runoff, can produce locally severe flooding. \par To monitor ice conditions on the Kennebec and Piscataquis Rivers, the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory of the Army Corps of Engineers (CRREL) has placed ice motion detectors in some areas wher e freeze-up jams are in place. These devices trigger when ice movement occurs and place telephone calls to National Weather Service and public safety agencies. 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Cooperators measure snow depth and water content weekly at specific sites. A critical measurement is the "snow water equivalent" which quantifies the amount of water that could potentia lly run off into the river basins. \par A full statewide survey was conducted March 26 and 27. As of March 28, water content throughout the state was in the above normal range except for the area north of Moosehead Lake. Over a foot of water is present in the s nowpack in the upper Androscoggin River basin, with 9 to 10 inches over the lower Androscoggin basin. 6 to 9 inches of water are present in the snow pack in the St. John, Aroostook, upper Penobscot, Kennebec, Presumpscot and Saco River basins. The lower P enobscot River and downeast river basins have less than 6 inches of water in the snowpack. \par Because of the high water contents, even normal amounts of rainfall, coupled with snowmelt from warming temperatures could produce river flooding. \par Contributors to the Maine Cooperative Snow Survey include Federal and State agencies, hydroelectric power and paper companies and Canadian and New Hampshire environmental agencies. \par The next snow survey will be conducted Tuesday, April 3. Surveys will be conducted every Tuesday until headwaters are substantially free of snow. For more information on snow survey data, updated with every survey through the spring: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 Maine Cooperative Snow Survey \par }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\b\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 HYPERLINK "http://www.state.me.us/mema/weather/snow.htm" }{\b\insrsid10491481\charrsid10491481 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b5a00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00730074006100740065002e006d0065002e00750073002f006d0065006d0061002f0077006500610074006800650072002f0073006e006f0077002e00 680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs15\b\ul\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 www.state.me.us/mema/weather/snow.htm}}}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\i\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 {\*\bkmkstart floodpotential}{\*\bkmkend floodpotential}Flood Potential:}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par 2.3 to 3.3 inches of combined rainfall and snowmelt over a 12-hour period would be sufficient to cause flooding in small streams and adjacent lowlands in Maine. The weather pattern is trending toward warmer than normal with near normal precipitation. \par The most important single factor in determining the severity of flooding is rainfall, how much and in how short a period of time. Major flooding on Maine rivers does not generally occur from snowmel t alone. However, given this year's above normal snowpack this late in the season, a smaller amount of rain coupled with warming temperatures could lead to serious flooding. \par The National Weather Service Forecast Offices in Caribou and Gray will issue Floo d Potential Statements every two weeks throughout the spring. The next scheduled report for both offices is Friday, March 30. These reports will examine all current hydrologic factors and give an overall assessment of flood potential. \par For more information on flood potential and for flood watches and warning should they arise: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 NWS Gray}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 HYPERLINK "http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/gyx/hydrology.htm" }{\b\f308\insrsid10491481\charrsid10491481 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b5a00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006e00770073002e006e006f00610061002e0067006f0076002f00650072002f006700790078002f0068007900640072006f006c006f00670079002e00 680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs15\b\f308\ul\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 www.nws.noaa.gov/er/gyx/hydrology.htm}}}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 NWS Caribou}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 HYPERLINK "http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/car/hydro.htm" }{\b\f308\insrsid10491481\charrsid10491481 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b5200000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006e00770073002e006e006f00610061002e0067006f0076002f00650072002f006300610072002f0068007900640072006f002e00680074006d000000} }}{\fldrslt {\cs15\b\f308\ul\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 www.nws.noaa.gov/er/car/hydro.htm}}}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 NWS Flood Forecasts/MEMA site}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 HYPERLINK "http://www.state.me.us/mema/weather/flood.htm" }{\b\f308\insrsid10491481\charrsid10491481 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b5c00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00730074006100740065002e006d0065002e00750073002f006d0065006d0061002f0077006500610074006800650072002f0066006c006f006f006400 2e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs15\b\f308\ul\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 www.state.me.us/mema/weather/flood.htm}}}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f308\fs27\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 {\*\bkmkstart prepandmit}{\*\bkmkend prepandmit}Preparedness and Mitigation:}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\b\i\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 {\*\bkmkstart floodinsurance}{\*\bkmkend floodinsurance}Flood Insurance and Floodplain Management:}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par In a recent press release, the State Floodplain Management Program states: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 "With winter's ice and with the expected spring rains, spring flooding is always a threat to those properties that are in the floodplain . One very important item that property owners and renters should consider is the purchase of flood insurance. Unfortunately, many individuals think that their homeowner's or business owners insurance policy will cover any losses. These insurance policies typically do NOT cover damages from flooding. Flood Insurance must be purchased separately. There is a 30 day waiting period before the policy goes into effect. Some estimates indicate that only 21% of those structures in the floodplain in Maine are cover ed by flood insurance. \par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 Too frequently, renters and homeow ners who have flood insurance discover that their coverage was not enough to cover the loss. The Maine Floodplain Management Program strongly recommends that all individuals and business owners check with their insurance agents and determine if their floo d insurance is adequate. It is never too late to buy flood insurance }{\f116\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \u151\'97}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 floods can happen at any time. \par The State Planning Office and the Maine Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have ongoing progr ams stressing "mitigation", or the reduction of risk from disasters. Flood mitigation can be as simple as moving perishable items out of a basement, elevating a furnace, installing back flow preventers or improving drainage for a road that always floods. It can be as far-reaching as moving entire neighborhoods out of the floodplain. \par Flooding is Maine's most costly hazard, affecting some community in the state every year, sometimes with disastrous results. Mitigation measures can not only save repair dollar s in the long term, but may even make a community more attractive to development and business investment. \par For more information on floodplain management and mitigation: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 State Planning Office, Floodplain Management Program}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 HYPERLINK "http://janus.state.me.us/spo/flood/flood.htm" }{\b\f308\insrsid10491481\charrsid10491481 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b5a00000068007400740070003a002f002f006a0061006e00750073002e00730074006100740065002e006d0065002e00750073002f00730070006f002f0066006c006f006f0064002f0066006c006f006f0064002e00 680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs15\b\f308\ul\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 janus.state.me.us/spo/flood/flood.htm}}}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\i\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 {\*\bkmkstart prepandsafety}{\*\bkmkend prepandsafety}Preparedness and Safety:}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par Preparedness is key to minimizing the impact of flooding or any emergency. The current heightened flood potential should prompt individual s and families, businesses, schools and communities to review their vulnerability to flooding and ensure that they have workable plans for dealing with the event. Everyone should stay aware of National Weather Service forecasts as the spring progresses, a nd talk to local officials and County Emergency Management Agencies if they have questions about flood preparedness in their communities, or how to build an emergency plan for family, business or school. \par It is also critical during a flood event that all ci tizens heed all official warnings. In particular, the Maine Department of Transportation stresses that during a flood no one should drive on submerged roads, as the stability of the road may have been severely damaged by flood waters. Highway crews will p l ace signs and barricades to warn of flooded sections of road. Motorists who ignore these warnings and drive through flooded areas are gambling with their own safety and that of their passengers. Motorists should always seek an alternate route around flood ed areas and avoid taking unnecessary chances by driving through flooded areas. A flooded road may be damaged to the point that it will not support a vehicle. \par According to the National Weather Service, even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet, and a depth of two feet will float your car. In the southern Maine flood of October, 1996, a life was lost as a result of a vehicle being trapped in flood water. \par The National Weather Service Forecast Offices in Caribou and Gray conducted a Flood Awareness Day on Thursday, March 8. Both offices put out special flood preparedness and safety information. The text of their messages is available at the links below. \par For more information on flood preparedness and safety: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 MEMA Flood Preparedness Page }{ \insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 HYPERLINK "http://www.state.me.us/mema" }{\b\f308\insrsid10491481\charrsid10491481 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b3800000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00730074006100740065002e006d0065002e00750073002f006d0065006d0061000000}}}{\fldrslt { \cs15\b\f308\ul\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 www.state.me.us/mema}}}{\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 }{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 (follow link to Flood Preparedness)}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 NWS Caribou}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 HYPERLINK "http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/car/hydro.htm" }{\b\f308\insrsid10491481\charrsid10491481 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b5200000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006e00770073002e006e006f00610061002e0067006f0076002f00650072002f006300610072002f0068007900640072006f002e00680074006d000000} }}{\fldrslt {\cs15\b\f308\ul\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 www.nws.noaa.gov/er/car/hydro.htm}}}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 NWS Gray}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 HYPERLINK "http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/gyx/flood_awareness.htm" }{\b\f308\insrsid10491481\charrsid10491481 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b6600000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006e00770073002e006e006f00610061002e0067006f0076002f00650072002f006700790078002f0066006c006f006f0064005f006100770061007200 65006e006500730073002e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs15\b\f308\ul\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 www.nws.noaa.gov/er/gyx/flood_awareness.htm}}}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par County Emergency Management Agencies \par }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 HYPERLINK "http://www.state.me.us/mema/county.htm" }{\b\f308\insrsid10491481\charrsid10491481 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4e00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00730074006100740065002e006d0065002e00750073002f006d0065006d0061002f0063006f0075006e00740079002e00680074006d000000}} }{\fldrslt {\cs15\b\f308\ul\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 www.state.me.us/mema/county.htm}}}{\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 {\*\bkmkstart importantfactors}{\*\bkmkend importantfactors}Important Factors for Springtime Floods (in order of relative importance):}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \hich\af308\dbch\af0\loch\f308 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \fi-360\li720\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar \jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 RAINFALL:}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 This is the most important factor in determining the magnitude of significant floods in Maine. If precipitation during April and May are normal and evenly distributed, then streamflow will be i n the normal range. However, if significant rainfall occurs over a short period of time, flooding could result. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \hich\af308\dbch\af0\loch\f308 2.\tab}}{\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 SNOW COVER:}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 This is a secondary factor and can add to rainfall events. As the snow pack becomes more "ripe" (nearly saturated), it can melt quickly and significantly add to a flood peak. The most accurate measurement of snow cover is "snow water equivalent". Snow water equivalent is the amount of liquid water contained in the snow. Snowmelt alone should not produce major floods. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \hich\af308\dbch\af0\loch\f308 3.\tab}}{\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 RIVER ICE:}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 Ice jams can cause increased damage by temporarily blocking rivers and streams and causing higher water levels behind the jam. Peak flows downstream increase when jams break up and quickly release stored water. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \hich\af308\dbch\af0\loch\f308 4.\tab}}{\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 TEMPERATURE:}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 Warm days with freezing nig ht temperatures allow a gradual melting and runoff of the snowpack. A sudden warm up, especially when coupled with significant rainfall, can send large amounts of runoff into rivers and streams. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \hich\af308\dbch\af0\loch\f308 5.\tab}}{\b\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 RESERVOIR STORAGE: }{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 Ma ine's headwater storage reservoirs typically reach their annual low water levels in March. These reservoirs can moderate downstream flood peaks if rainfall occurs above the storage dams while the reservoir's water levels are down. The reservoir systems ha ve limited ability to moderate flood peaks in the lower parts of the river basins if large amounts of rain fall or if heavy rains fall downstream of the storage dams. \par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li720\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f308\fs27\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 {\*\bkmkstart conclusion}{\*\bkmkend conclusion}Conclusion:}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par The River Flow Advisory Commission found that as of March 28, flood potential in the state was much above normal. This is primarily due to above-normal water content in the snowpack at this time of year. The current conditions information in this report represents a "snapshot" of conditions throughout the state as of March 28, 2001; many new factors will influence the flood potential in Maine as the spring progresses. \par National Weather Service and emergency management reports should be watched throughout the spring, and local officials should monitor the flood-pr one areas for each community. Property owners, business owners and renters in flood-prone areas should check their insurance coverage to be sure that they are adequately protected against flooding damages. \par Because of the elevated flood potential, the Commission will reexamine conditions and issue a revised report on April 4, 2001. \par The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission is composed of representatives from major river basin management operations, state agencies, federal agencies and the University of Main e. The Commission was originally formed after the spring floods of 1983 to improve the exchange of hydrologic information collected by the members, to review the data, and to provide information to emergency action agencies and the public. It was created in statute by the Legislature in 1997. \par }{\b\f308\fs27\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 {\*\bkmkstart additionalinfo}{\*\bkmkend additionalinfo}Additional Information:}{\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li720\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid12536629 {\f308\insrsid3099978\charrsid12536629 For additional information on particular aspects of this report, please contact: \par }\pard\plain \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid12536629 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\v\insrsid3366881\charrsid12536629 \par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\ts11\trqc\trgaph75\trleft-90\trbrdrt\brdroutset\brdrw15\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdroutset\brdrw15\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdroutset\brdrw15\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdroutset\brdrw15\brdrcf1 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