2.3- Hurricanes case studies- Hurricane sandy

Question 1

In which areas did hurricane sandy affect?

Answer 1

Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti before hitting New Jersey (oct 29th 2012)

Question 2

What were social impacts of hurricane sandy?

Answer 2

• at least 150 people died
• many areas left without electricity
• homes and businesses damaged
• schools closed for days

Question 3

What we’re some economic impacts of hurricane sandy?

Answer 3

• estimated property damage was $65 billion
• income of tourism affected by cancellations
• government had to pay for petrol to be bought in as supplies ran out.

Question 4

What are some environmental impacts of hurricane Sandy?

Answer 4

• storm surges caused large damage to coastal nature reserves
• Raw sewage leaked into waters in NY and New Jersey damaging habitats.
• many species had to flee their natural habitats

Question 5

Is the US a developed, under-developed or and emerging country? How does that affect the recovery system?

Answer 5

It’s developed, meaning they could deal with the hurricane sandy much better (as they had the money)

Question 6

What are some individual responses to hurricane sandy?

Answer 6

The concert for sandy relief with artists such as Bon Jovi

Question 7

What are some organisational responses to hurricane sandy?

Answer 7

The American Red Cross helped by providing relief to victims.

Question 8

What are some government responses to hurricane sandy?

Answer 8

Billions of dollars were voted through legislations to help with rebuilding and supporting victims. New York set up a new local government office to support the rebuild.