Hurricane Michael, 2018 TS

Question 1

What category was hurricane Michael?

Answer 1

initially category 4, but changed to category 5 after the storm hit

Question 2

What were the fastest windspeeds reached in hurricane Michael?

Answer 2

250kmph

Question 3

How many deaths were caused as a direct result of the storm?

Answer 3

16

Question 4

How many deaths were caused as an indirect result of the storm?

Answer 4

43

Question 5

How many buildings were damaged as a result of the storm? How many were destroyed?

Answer 5

45,000
1500

Question 6

How much was claimed on insurance following the storm?

Answer 6

$6.23 billion

Question 7

A state of emergency was declared in how many counties?

Answer 7

35

Question 8

What percentage of Panama City were evacuated?

Answer 8

66.67%

Question 9

What organisation set up a relief network offering emergency packs and aid?

Answer 9

FEMA

Question 10

How were Florida prepared for the storm?

Answer 10

• previous education
• warning over 2 days prior
• medical packs handed out before storm hit
• more resilient infrastructure

Question 11

How much money did Bay County borrow following the storm?

Answer 11

$250million

Question 12

What grants were given across 5 counties following the storm?

Answer 12

grants for:
- house repairs
- shelter
- business loans

Question 13

How many people were under warning? in how many states?

Answer 13

20 million in 5 states

Question 14

What is the GDP per capita in the US?

Answer 14

$62,800

Question 15

How much was lost in agricultural and forestry losses?

Answer 15

$3.87 billion

Question 16

What was the total cost of Hurricane Michael?

Answer 16

$25bn

Question 17

How many US guard personnel were mobilised?

Answer 17

1500