Case Study - Typhoon Haiyan

Question 1

Give the primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 1

• 6000 people killed/ 600, 000 people displaced
• 400mm of rain caused widespread flooding
• Airport was badly damaged

Question 2

Give the secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 2

• Shortages of food and water caused outbreaks of disease
• Jobs, schools and hospitals damaged disrupting livelihood
• Flooding caused landslides, cutting off aid

Question 3

Give the immediate responses of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 3

• Temporary shelters provided by governments
• Philippines Red Cross delivered food aid
• 1200 evacuation centres set up for homeless

Question 4

Give the long term responses of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 4

• Thousands of homes built away from areas at risk of flooding
• Rice farming and fishing re-established
• Cyclone shelters built to accommodate evacuated people