Haiti - earthquake, developing Flashcards
When did the earthquake occur?
January, 2010
What was the magnitude?
7.0
Where was the epicentre? (PFAV)
25km from the capitol Port au Prince
What is Port au Prince’s population? (FAV)
Over 2 million
Why is money not spent on disaster preparation? (FAV)
There are more pressing issues such as poverty, disease etc
What was the government like and what did this lead to? (FAV)
Corrupt, lack of resources and commitment to improve infrastructure
Where did many of the population live and what did this lead to? (FAV)
Slum settlements, buildings collapsed easily
How many deaths were there and what were the causes? (SI)
220,000 - buildings collapsing, cholera epidemic, tsunami
How many people were made homeless? (SI)
1.3 million
How many commercial buildings collapsed and what did this lead to? (EI)
30,000 - loss of trade and income for already crippled economy
What main industry was damaged? (EI)
Clothing industry
What did the damage done to airports and ports restrict? (RR)
Trade and overseas rescue responses
How much did the earthquake cost Haiti? (EI)
$14 billion
How much worth of aid was donated? (RR)
$13 billion
Why did money donated remain in the hands of international organisations instead of the government? (RR)
The government was corrupt and it was feared they would use the money for other purposes that did not benefit the country
How did the channelling of aid through international organisations potentially affect Haiti? (RR)
It could be argued that it has limited Haiti’s ability to become self sufficient and money did not go to businesses that needed it
How many people were living in temporary housing by 2015? (RR)
80,000
What signs have the government shown of improving? (RR)
New buildings and infrastructure
Improving the ability to cope with disasters
What percentage of Haitians lived in poverty? (FAV)
80%
What physical factor affected vulnerability? (PFAV)
Haiti is an island - aid could only reach the country via sea or plane
