Case Study: Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
How many people lost their home? How many were destroyed?
A
5 million people. 550,000 destroyed.
2
Q
How many people were made homeless?
A
1.9 million.
3
Q
How many people died?
A
6,340
4
Q
What were some environmental impacts?
A
Oil leaks, loss of trees, wide flooding, higher pollution, sewage leaks into ocean.
5
Q
How many tons of rice were lost?
A
131,611 tons
6
Q
How much money was lost?
A
$2.9 billion
7
Q
How many workers lost source of income?
A
5.9 million
8
Q
What was the short term aid?
A
- Philippines Red Cross delivered basic food aid.
- Over 1200 evacuation shelters set up.
- US aircraft and helicopters assisted with search and rescue/delivery of aid.
- UK government sent shelter kits.
9
Q
What was the long term aid?
A
- Oxfam supported the replacement of fishing boats.
- People were paid to help clear debris.
- Rebuilding of roads, bridges and airports.
- Rice farming and fishing re-established.
