Case Study Sandy

Question 1

When did hurricane sandy hit the us

Answer 1

29th October 2012

Question 2

What dates did it affect the most people

Answer 2

22nd and 25th October

Question 3

How many us states were affected

Answer 3

24

Question 4

How much did the hurricane cost the us in total

Answer 4

Over $63 billion

Question 5

Why’s the eastern coast vulnerable

Answer 5

It’s densely populated

Question 6

What state announced an emergency on October 29th

Answer 6

Maryland

Question 7

In what state was there an evacuation of people living on barrier islands

Answer 7

New jersey

Question 8

How many evacuation shelters were set up in New York

Answer 8

76

Question 9

What was the strongest wind speed

Answer 9

67mph

Question 10

How much snow fall was there

Answer 10

1.3 feet

Question 11

What happened in West Virginia due to the snow

Answer 11

Some buildings collapsed

Question 12

How many people were killed across 8 states

Answer 12

131

Question 13

How many people had no power in North Carolina

Answer 13

200,000

Question 14

How many states declared a state of emergency

Answer 14

24

Question 15

What social issues were brought into focus

Answer 15

Global warming and rising sea levels