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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The severe arctic cold waves in early 2006 caused significant disruption and numerous fatalities in Eastern Europe. Key impacts include: <ul><li>Over 200,000 people affected.</li><li>35 deaths in Moscow.</li><li>884 deaths in Ukraine.</li><li>13 deaths in Moldova.</li><li>5 deaths in Belarus.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <ul><li>Stay indoors and keep warm by layering clothing.</li><li>Use heating devices safely to prevent fires.</li><li>Avoid alcohol, as it lowers body temperature.</li><li>Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals.</li><li>In case of hypothermia, gradually warm the person and seek medical help immediately.</li><li>Avoid overexertion to prevent cardiac events due to cold strain.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <ul><li>Warm clothing and blankets.</li><li>Heaters and fuel sources.</li><li>Non-perishable food items and water.</li><li>Flashlights and batteries.</li><li>First aid kit.</li><li>Emergency contacts and communication devices.</li></ul>
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In early 2006, severe Arctic cold fronts impacted Belarus, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine, affecting over 200,000 individuals and resulting in numerous fatalities.

Severe Arctic Cold Waves Hit Eastern Europe

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In early 2006, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine experienced severe cold waves due to Arctic anticyclone fronts. Temperatures in the region dropped drastically, reaching between -25°C and -38°C. This extreme weather profoundly affected over 200,000 people and resulted in multiple fatalities across the affected countries.

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