Haiti - Multi Hazardous Environment Flashcards
1
Q
What makes Haiti a multi-hazardous environment ?
A
Fault line which runs through the capital, In the tropics, Susceptible to tsunamis
2
Q
Literacy rate in Haiti ?
A
50%
3
Q
Percentage living in poverty ?
A
80% - majority living in slums
4
Q
What is the GDP per capita ?
A
$1300
5
Q
What’s unique about the soil ?
A
Very high liquefaction potential
6
Q
Mitigation strategies in Haiti ?
A
Installed 6 seismic stations, Two haitians student to complete a seismic degree
7
Q
Adaptation strategies in Haiti ?
A
7 emergency shelters rehabilitated, 700 engineers trained on improving building techniques.
