Hati Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Hati?
A
Between North and South America
2
Q
When was the Earthquake?
A
12th January 2010
3
Q
Where was the Epicentre of the Earthquake?
A
25km west of Port-au-Prince, the capital
4
Q
What was the magnitude of the Earthquake?
A
7
5
Q
How many people were affected by the earthquake?
A
3 million
6
Q
How many deaths?
A
220 000
7
Q
How many injuries?
A
300 000
8
Q
How many people were made homeless?
A
1.3 million
9
Q
What worsened the impact of the earthquake?
A
The fact that several hospitals collapsed
10
Q
What did the Dominican republic provide?
A
Emergency water, medical supplies and heavy machinery
11
Q
Give an example of one country that provided rescue teams
A
Iceland
12
Q
What did the International Committee of the Red Cross set up?
A
Temporary Field Hospitals
