This is the 16152nd most frequent Russian word.
разрушениям
The Russian word "разрушениям" means "to destructions" in English.
In this sentence, "разрушениям" is used in the dative plural form to indicate indirection or as part of the structure of the verb to avoid (help avoid destruction).
Эти меры помогут избежать разрушениям зданий.
These measures will help avoid destruction to buildings.
"Разрушениям" here is in the dative plural form, used to denote something happening in correspondence or context to the destruction.
Подвалы устояли, несмотря на разрушениям наверху.
The basements stood firm despite the destruction above.
In this context, "разрушениям" indicates the dative plural form as part of the action to warn about destruction, emphasizing the relationship toward it.