hurricane sandy Flashcards
What date did Hurricane Sandy hit the USA?
29th October 2012
How many states were affected by Hurricane Sandy?
24 States
Which Caribbean areas were affected by Hurricane Sandy?
Haiti and Cuba
What was the total loss in New York due to Hurricane Sandy?
Over $18 billion
How much did it cost to repair damage in Cuba after Hurricane Sandy?
$2 billion
How many houses were damaged or destroyed in New York?
305,000 houses
What was the number of direct deaths caused by Hurricane Sandy?
147 direct deaths
What were some of the impacts on hospitals due to Hurricane Sandy?
Patients evacuated from certain hospitals
What services were closed due to Hurricane Sandy?
Schools and public transport services
What was the perception of people regarding their preparedness for Hurricane Sandy?
Some believed they were prepared while others evacuated due to fear of wind damage
How many people were left homeless due to Hurricane Sandy?
200,000 people
What were some of the secondary impacts of Hurricane Sandy?
Water pollution and extensive flooding
How many people were left without power due to Hurricane Sandy?
2 million people
What was one of the causes of indirect deaths during Hurricane Sandy?
Carbon monoxide poisoning from generators
What emergency support did the American Red Cross provide during Hurricane Sandy?
Supplied over 4,000 volunteers
What was one of the short-term responses to Hurricane Sandy?
Provision of food, water, and shelter
What was raised during a live telethon concert for Hurricane Sandy victims?
Over $20 million
How much did the government approve for a relief package after Hurricane Sandy?
$50 billion
Fill in the blank: Hurricane Sandy caused _____ businesses to be destroyed.
250,000 businesses
What was a long-term response regarding rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy?
Rebuilding old destroyed areas
