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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The flooding in North Macedonia in February 2013 had a destructive impact:</p><ul><li>Several dams were damaged and breached.</li><li>Infrastructure including roads and bridges was severely damaged.</li><li>Agricultural fields were inundated, leading to potential crop loss.</li><li>Residential properties sustained significant damage.</li><li>More than 1,600 families were affected, displacing many and requiring emergency assistance.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        If you find yourself in a flooding situation, follow these self-rescue and help-seeking steps: <ul><li>Move to higher ground immediately and avoid low-lying areas.</li><li>Do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwaters. Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.</li><li>Listen to emergency broadcasts and follow local authorities' instructions for evacuation or sheltering in place.</li><li>If trapped in a building, move to the highest level but do not climb into a closed attic where you may become trapped by rising floodwater.</li><li>Signal for help from rooftops or windows if you are trapped and cannot evacuate safely.</li><li>Avoid contacting water that may be contaminated with sewage or harmful chemicals.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        Preparing an emergency kit for flooding can help ensure safety: <ul><li>Include a first aid kit, necessary medications, and personal hygiene items.</li><li>Pack enough drinking water for at least three days (one gallon per person per day).</li><li>Prepare non-perishable food items and a manual can opener.</li><li>Include a flashlight, spare batteries, and a battery-powered or hand-crank radio.</li><li>Have copies of important documents sealed in waterproof containers.</li><li>Prepare clothing, blankets, and bedding in waterproof bags.</li><li>Don't forget emergency supplies for pets, such as food, water, and medications.</li><li>Include tools for securing your home, such as plastic sheeting, duct tape, and a wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.</li></ul>
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Heavy rainfall between Feb 23-26, 2013, caused severe flooding in North Macedonia, damaging dams, infrastructure, and affecting over 1,600 families.

Severe Flooding in North Macedonia Causes Widespread Damage

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In late February 2013, heavy rainfall led to severe flooding across several regions of North Macedonia. The torrential rains from February 23 to February 26, 2013, resulted in the breaching and damage of several dams. This natural disaster caused significant destruction to infrastructure, agricultural fields, and residential properties. It is estimated that more than 1,600 families were heavily affected by the floods.

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