Multi Hazardous - Hurricane Matthew 2016 Flashcards
1
Q
When did Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti?
A
28th September to 9th October 2016
2
Q
What category was Hurricane Matthew?
A
Category 5
3
Q
Where did Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti?
A
Made landfall as a major hurricane along the coast of southwest Haiti
4
Q
How many people were displaced?
A
175,000 displaced
5
Q
How many people were affected?
A
2.1 million people affected
6
Q
What were the primary impacts of Hurricane Matthew?
A
- Storm left over 800,000 people in need of urgent food and assistance
- Caused damage to housing and infrastructure
- 175,000 people displaced
- 2.1 million people affected
7
Q
What were the secondary impacts of Hurricane Matthew?
A
- 34 cholera treatment centres were destroyed
- 90% of crops were destroyed and significant loss of life stock
8
Q
What were the short term responses of Hurricane Matthew?
A
- 2800 first response kits were delivered to 14,000 individuals
- 4000 people trained in hygiene awareness
9
Q
What were the long term responses of Hurricane Matthew?
A
- Solar lamps were given to 500 households
- Cash for 10 days of work was provided over 2,500 individuals
