case studies Flashcards
when was the earthquake in nepal
2015
impact of nepal earthquake
9000 people lost their lives
Hundred thousand people made homeless
Tourism had a sharp drop
What were the immediate responses to the Nepal earthquake?
India and China provided over 1 billion of international aid
The UK provided over 100 search and rescue responders, medics and disaster experts
Temporary housing was provided
What were the long-term responses to the Nepal earthquake?
asian development bank provided 3 million grant for immediate relief efforts
Stricter building codes were introduced
when was the Lquilia earthquake?
Sixth of April 2009
primary effects of the Laquila earthquake
11,000 buildings damaged
40,000 people were made homeless
1500 people were injured
secondary effects of the laqualia earthquake
Landslides and rockfalls which burst main water supply
Number of students attending university decreased
Lack of housing for residents
immediate responses to laqulia earthquake
Shelter provided
Red Cross provided 36 ambulances, and a temporary hospital within an hour
Mortgage and bills for sky TV, gas and electricity was suspended
long-term responses to laqulia earthquake
Torch lit procession on anniversary of earthquake
residents did not have to pay taxi during 2010
Students were given free public transport
primary effects of storm haiyan
90% of tacloban was destroyed
6000 people died
Airport damaged
secondary effects of storm haiyan
infection and disease were spread
Survivors fought for food and supplies
Power supplies were cut off for months
immediate responses to storm haiyan
over 1200 evacuation centres were set up
1 .5 billion of foreign aid was pledged
long-term responses to storm haiyan
A cash for work program pay people declare debris and rebuild tacloban
