Hurricane michael Flashcards
When and where did the hurricane happen ?
October 2018 - Started in north west Florida continued north into Georgia.
What category and highest wind speeds were there ?
Cat 5 - Over 250kph
Why is it vulnerable ?
2/3 of Florida’s pop lives near the coastline, Florida is very flat (highest point around 100m asl), Building regulations are less strict in north, Hurricanes are a regular hazard for them.
What was the depth of the storm surge that hit mexico beach ?
4.3 metres
Total cost of damage ?
$25 billion
How many structures were damaged ?
45,000 - including 2 hospitals
How many homes were destroyed at mexico beach ?
800
How many deaths occured due to wind, storm surge, rainfall and flooding ?
16 deaths
How many deaths occured due to falls during post-clean up, traffic accidents and medical issues ?
43 deaths
How much was made in insurance claims ?
$6.3 billion
What happened to rent prices ?
Increased - In Panama City they doubled
What happened to 14 % of residents in Parker, Florida ?
14% did not return and left permanently which means less tax revenues for local governments who needed the money to recover.
What were some responses before the storm ?
Mandatory evacuations, Emergency preparedness organisations like direct relief provided medical kits to places in storms pathway, Schools closed
What were some long term responses ?
Bay county in Florida had to borrow $250 million to pay for clean up, Trump declared major disaster in 5 counties so residents were able to receive grants, Trump signed an emergency declaration for Georgia authorising funding for 75% of the cost of emergency protective measures and removal of storm debris
What were some short term responses ?
3,500 troops were deployed, National Guard made 29 distribution centres, 47 helicopters deployed
