Haiti earthquake

Question 1

Primary effects of Haiti earthquake

Answer 1

• 30 million people effected
• 230,000 people died
• 300,000 people injured
• 1 million people homeless
• 300,000 homes and buildings destroyed
• Main prison destroyed and 4000 inmates escaped

Question 2

Secondary effects of Haiti earthquake

Answer 2

• 1 in 5 people lost their jobs because so many buildings were destroyed
• Due to so many deaths, hospitals and morges were full so bodies were piled up on the street. This lead to increased spread of disease
• Looting and sexual violence increased
• Airports and roads destroyed so difficulty getting aid

Question 3

Short-term responses of Haiti earthquake

Answer 3

• USA sent 1000 rescue troops
• £20 million donated by UK
• 800,000 placed in emergancy aid camps
• Water purification tablets and bottled water provided

Question 4

Long-term responses of Haiti earthquake

Answer 4

• Solely relied on international aid (one of the poorest country)
• Over 1 million people continued to live in temporary shelters after 1 year of the earthquake
• 70% of population were jobless so given support
• Temporary schools created