1.7c: Philippines

Question 1

Philippines: 2013 to 2014

Answer 1

3 natural disasters within 3 months in the Philippines.

• October 2013- earthquake killing approx. 230 people
• November 2013- Typhoon Haiyan killed approx 6300 people
• January 2014 - floods from a tropical depression killed approx 60 people

Question 2

Philippines: 2013 to 2014 effect

Answer 2

Different hazard events happening in a short space of time can leave communities and government having to deal with a new disaster just as they are recovering from the last one. This drains resources and stretches the abilities of emergency systems to respond