Hurricane Sandy Case Study Flashcards

1
Q

When did this tropical storm form?

A

19th October 2012

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2
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When was the tropical storm upgraded to hurricane status?

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24th October

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3
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How much money did the hurricane cost in damage?

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$65 billion

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4
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Was the hurricane the most costly in the US?

A

No it was the second most costly

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5
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What areas were affected?

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24 US states and several places in South America

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6
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How many lives were lost as a result of the hurricane?

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286

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7
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What record did the hurricane break in New York?

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It caused the largest storm surge of water

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8
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How big was the New York storm surge?

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13.88 feet

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9
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Where did the New York storm surge hit?

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Battery Park

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10
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What was the barometer reading of the storm?

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940 millibars

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11
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How far from the eye did the hurricane force winds extend at the windiest point?

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175 miles from the eye

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12
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How far did the tropical storm force winds extend?

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485 miles

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13
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What happened on the 19th October?

A

A tropical wave in the Caribbean formed and went from a tropical depression to a tropical storm in just 6 hours

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14
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What happened on the 22nd October?

A

Tropical Storm Sandy forms in the Caribbean Sea with maximum winds of 40 mph

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15
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What happened on the 24th October?

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Sandy became a Category 1 hurricane and moved north across the Caribbean, crossing Jamaica and hitting land for the first time.

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16
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How fast were the winds when the hurricane hit Jamaica?

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80mph

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17
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How many deaths were caused in Haiti due to the flooding on the 24th October?

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50

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18
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What speed did winds hit on the 26th October?

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110mph- 1mph off becoming a category 3 hurricane

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19
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What happened on the 27th October?

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It weakened to become a tropical depression but then got strong again and reached Category 1 hurricane status

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20
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What were the peak winds on the 28th October?

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80mph

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21
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In how many places was the North Carolina highway washed out on the 28th October?

A

12 places

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22
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Why did the hurricane move northwest on the 28th October?

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Due to a cold high-pressure front to the north of the storm

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23
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What did the moon cause on the 28th October?

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A storm surge and winds that covered 1000 miles

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24
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What type of weather did the hurricane cause on the 29th October?

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It caused some snow in some areas as it interfered with the weather system

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25
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What happened in Washington DC on the 29th October?

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High winds and heavy rainfall hit causing trees and power lines to fall

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26
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On what date did some states experience power cuts?

A

29th October

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27
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What happened on the 31st October?

A

The storm dissipated over western Pennsylvania

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28
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How many deaths were a direct result of the hurricane?

A

147

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29
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How many homes were destroyed or damaged in the state of New York?

A

305,000

30
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How many homes were damaged or destroyed in the state of New Jersey?

A

346,000

31
Q

How many people were without power at the height of the storm?

A

7.5 million

32
Q

What had to be rationed in America?

A

Gas

33
Q

What was disrupted in America?

A

Voting- some people had to vote by fax or email

34
Q

For which country, was this hurricane the most costly?

A

This was Haiti’s most costly hurricane

35
Q

Why was there a risk of a cholera outbreak in Haiti?

A

It still hadn’t recovered from the 2010 earthquake

36
Q

What led to further devastation in Haiti?

A

The tents people were still living in as a result of the 2010 earthquake were torn apart by the wind.

37
Q

What were the negative social effects? (7)

A

Many areas affected were densely populated
Death
Injury
Insurance costs may drive people out
People lose their jobs as offices and businesses are destroyed
Schools closed due to damage

38
Q

What was a positive social impact of the storm?

A

More jobs in construction

39
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What are 8 negative economic effects of the hurricane?

A

Some of the countries involved are LICs
Money needs to be spent on healthcare
Damaged infrastructure needs to be replaced ASAP which can be costly
More money needs to be invested into protection from such events
Flights disrupted by storms
Crops destroyed
Job losses so less tax and more benefits to pay

40
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What are 5 environmental effects of hurricanes?

A

Pollution of rivers when debris are deposited which could enter the water supply
Floods
Oil contamination and spills
Untreated sewage could enter some waterways
Pollutants in the water, which may have reduced oxygen levels, can affect aquatic life

41
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What was distributed in Haiti?

A

Shelter repair materials to help repair homes that were damaged by storms

42
Q

How much money was given out of the DRF by FEMA in America?

A

$1.93 billion

43
Q

What did FEMA do to help those in need?

A

It gave both Transitional Housing Assistance and Rental Housing Assistance for those whose homes were destroyed

44
Q

What was sent to monitor the hurricane and where?

A

Hurricane Hunters were sent to the eye of the storm to monitor the hurricane

45
Q

Which constituency was the last to call for an evacuation?

A

New York City

46
Q

What would an emergency kit entail?

A

Canned food, a can opener, water, batteries, a torch, a radio and pet items

47
Q

What efforts were made to protect the beaches?

A

Dunes were built and lose items were removed

48
Q

What type of appointments were cancelled by hospitals and clinics?

A

Non-urgent appointments

49
Q

What were deployed along the East Coast?

A

Incident Management Assistant Teams

50
Q

What was established in America before the hurricane arrived?

A

Support bases

51
Q

Why didn’t many people evacuate in America?

A

There was a lot of confusion due to a lack of communication

52
Q

Why was there lots of confusion?

A

The National Hurricane Centre couldn’t forecast the hurricane because it didn’t have the technology

53
Q

Who forecasted the hurricane?

A

Local weather service offices which had different predictions

54
Q

Out of all the people in New York and New Jersey, how many people evacuated?

A

30%

55
Q

Aside from the lack of technological equipment, what else caused confusion?

A

Social media and fake news

56
Q

How many emergency shelters were there in New York in 2014?

A

10,000

57
Q

How many shelters will there be in the future in new York?

A

120,000

58
Q

Who are the shelters for?

A

People who have disabilities and therefore cannot evacuate

59
Q

What has happened to the existing shelters in New York?

A

They have been retrofitted to make them more accessible

60
Q

What is the name of the program introduced to help small businesses bounce back in New York?

A

RISE:NYC

61
Q

What does RISE:NYC do?

A

It helps small businesses bounce back after hurricanes by funding technology projects

62
Q

Give an example of a project RISE:NYC had funded

A

Red Hook Initiative

63
Q

What is the Red Hook Initiative?

A

It creates a free local wifi network

64
Q

How was the Red Hook Initiative successful during hurricane Sandy?

A

The connection stayed live after the hurricane

65
Q

How much money is being spent on repairs in NYC?

A

$3billion

66
Q

What repairs are being made in New York City?

A

Both public housing and infrastructure are being retrofitted to make them more storm resistant

67
Q

What is an advantage of making buildings storm resistant now?

A

It will reduce costs in the long term

68
Q

Name the program that the Metropolitan Transport Agency has

A

Fix and Fortify

69
Q

What has the Fix and Fortify program done?

A

Put $10.5 billion into repairs and upgrades to make the transport better equipped to cope with storms

70
Q

What are the hopes for the East River Coastal Resiliency Project?

A

There are hopes that one day it will protect part of the Manhattan coastline from storm surges