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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The cold wave has severely impacted displacement sites and their residents. Key points include: <ul><li>362 tents damaged and 2,124 individuals affected</li><li>Heavy snowfall in 157 sites, causing major disruptions</li><li>Flooding in 66 sites due to heavy rainfall</li><li>Strong winds damaged four additional sites</li><li>9,125 tents reported damaged</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        During extreme cold and snowfall: <ul><li>Seek immediate shelter in the safest available location, such as community centers or schools.</li><li>Keep warm with blankets, warm clothing, and body heat.</li><li>Avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary, as roads can be treacherous.</li><li>Contact local authorities or humanitarian agencies for aid and relocation assistance.</li><li>Avoid using open flames for heating inside tents or enclosed spaces to prevent fire hazards.</li></ul>
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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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        Preparation for cold waves involves: <ul><li>Stocking up on warm clothing, blankets, and sleeping bags.</li><li>Ensuring access to non-perishable food items and clean water.</li><li>Keeping a battery-operated radio and extra batteries to stay informed.</li><li>Having a first-aid kit and necessary prescription medications readily available.</li><li>Preparing a plan for quick relocation to safer areas if current shelter becomes unsafe.</li></ul>
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A severe cold wave hit north-west Syria in January 2022, damaging tents and displacing many families. Urgent relief is needed for affected areas.

Heavy Snowfall Devastates Displacement Sites in Syria

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In January 2022, north-west Syria experienced a severe cold wave with heavy snowfall that damaged multiple displacement sites, tents, and people's belongings. The affected areas include Aleppo and Idleb Governorates. The snowfall and accompanying rainstorms have led to significant hardship for thousands, already living in precarious conditions due to ongoing conflicts.

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