Hurricane Sandy 2.6b, 2.6c. Flashcards
What were the Enviromental impacts of Sandy?
The storm surge caused a lot of damage to coastal nature reserves, and raw sewage leaked into the waters around New York and New Jersey, damaging habitats.
What were the Economic impacts of Sandy?
Property damage = $65 billion, government had to pay for petrol to be brought in as supplies ran out.
What were the social impacts of Sandy?
at least 150 people dead, many areas lost electricity, schools closed for days, homes and businesses damaged.
How was damage assessment helped?
the use of social media - photographs uploaded helped assess.
What was the track of the hurricane?
It traveled across the Caribbean Sea, before moving North to reach the USA.
Where was most of the damage?
East Coast States.
What were the individual, organisation and government responses to Sandy?
Individuals - The Concert for Sandy relief.
Organisations - The American Red Cross provided relief to victims.
government - Billions of dollars were used to help with rebuilding and supporting victims.
