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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The cold wave had extensive destructive impacts:</p><ul><li>Severe drops in temperatures caused extreme cold conditions.</li><li>Economic losses and halted livelihoods due to isolated areas.</li><li>Paralyzed traffic and disrupted supplies to remote communities.</li><li>Aid programs launched to assist 2,000 families in three regions with food and non-food relief items.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During a cold wave, individuals can take the following steps to stay safe:</p><ul><li>Stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.</li><li>Dress in layers and keep warm clothing on hand.</li><li>Maintain regular heating in living spaces to avoid hypothermia.</li><li>Stock up on food, water, and essential medications.</li><li>Avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary; if you must travel, ensure your vehicle is winter-ready.</li><li>Check on elderly neighbors and those living alone.</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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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit with the following:</p><ul><li>Warm clothing, blankets, and thermal wear.</li><li>Non-perishable food items and bottled water.</li><li>A battery-operated weather radio and extra batteries.</li><li>First aid supplies and necessary medications.</li><li>Flashlights with extra batteries.</li><li>Portable phone charger and backup power supplies.</li></ul>
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A severe cold wave swept across Morocco in January 2017, affecting several regions and causing substantial economic and social impacts.

Intense Cold Wave Hits Morocco in January 2017

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In mid-January 2017, a significant cold wave swept across Morocco, severely impacting various regions including high altitude areas where temperatures plummeted to -13°C and interior regions facing temperatures between -2 and 0°C. This phenomenon was attributed to the influx of polar air from the Arctic to Eastern Europe and North Africa. The Moroccan government, under royal instructions, initiated a special solidarity program to aid the affected population, particularly in mountainous and remote areas.

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