Haiti Earthquake, Low Income Country Flashcards
When did the Haiti earthquake occur and what type of plate boundary did it occur at?
12th January 2010
Conservative
How many people died because of the earthquake?
Over 200,000
How many were injured?
300,000
How many schools were destroyed?
4,000
How many government buildings were destroyed?
60%
How many people became homeless?
1.5 million
How many people died of cholera?
5,899
How many people were living in temporary condition?
600,000
Haiti also suffered a loss of which industry?
Tourism
How much did the Haiti appeal raise and what did it provide people with?
£107 million - tents, water and food
Where did the help come from and how long did it take to get there?
Abroad e.g. UK, USA,
48 hours
What happened to tens of thousands of bodies?
Buried in mass graves
How did agencies help people earn money after the disaster?
Cash for work programmes
What did they do to the buildings when re-building them?
Earthquake proof all new buildings
To improve sanitation what did the aid agencies provide people with?
600 toilets and washing areas
