HIC tropical Storm

Question 1

What, where and when

Answer 1

Hurricane sandy , New York USA

2012

Question 2

Why was it unique & what did I lead to

Answer 2

Hurricane moved further north west due to high pressure from Greenland
Lead to lack of preparation

Question 3

Social effects

Answer 3

111 deaths
1 million evacuated
Flooded New York subway
3 main airports closed
Crime levels grew

Question 4

Environmental impacts

Answer 4

Caused 23 fires

Question 5

Economic effects

Answer 5

$63 billion damage
NYC stock exchange closed for 2 days
2nd largest oil refinery closed lead to fuel shortages

Question 6

Political impacts

Answer 6

Interrupted presidential election

Question 7

Short term responses

Answer 7

Red Cross provided 17million meals and snacks from 17k support workers
Number plate rationing system for oil
Direct relief gave $2.2 million medical supplies to 35 health centres
Empty apartments given to evacuees

Question 8

Long term responses

Answer 8

Grants and loans given to those uninsured
Made steps to reduce climate change
‘Hurricane sandy rebuilding strategy’ set up