hurricane Sandy responses in Cuba and USA

Question 1

Individuals in Cuba

Answer 1

• People moved in with relatives and friends.

- They used material provided to rebuild their own homes.

Question 2

Individuals in USA

Answer 2

• People moved in with relatives and used shelters.

- They got tradesman to rebuild their homes rather than doing it themselves.

Question 3

Organisations in Cuba

Answer 3

• Cuban Red Cross delivered relief aid to approximately 25,000 families which included roofing materials, mattresses, clean drinking water, hygiene and kitchen kits.
• Venezuela sent 650 tonnes of aid.

Question 4

Organisations in USA

Answer 4

• Red Cross had 17,000 workers, 90% of them volunteers.

- AmeriCares responded quickly by sending teams of relief workers to hard hit areas.

Question 5

Cuban Government

Answer 5

• Sent teams of electricians.

- Quickly made building materials available to residents.

Question 6

USA Government

Answer 6

• Provided US$60.3 billion in aid to victims.

- FEMA teams and resources were put in place to help people even before the hurricane caused any problems.