Severe Weather Event- Hurricane Matthew

Question 1

What category was it?

Answer 1

Category 5

Question 2

When did it happen?

Answer 2

late September 2016

Question 3

Where did it begin?

Answer 3

off the coast of Western Africa

Question 4

What countries did it affect?

Answer 4

⇒Haiti
⇒Dominican Republic
⇒Southeastern states of the US
⇒Cuba

Question 5

List the social impacts of this severe weather

Answer 5

• 586 people dead in Haiti
• 47 people dead in the US
• Cholera outbreak from contaminated drinking water in Haiti
• Widespread destruction of crops leading to food shortages in Haiti
• 200,000 homes destroyed, leaving 1.4 million people in need of humanitarian aid

Question 6

List the economic impacts of Hurricane Matthew

Answer 6

• $1.9 billion worth of damage in Haiti
• $10 billion worth of damage in the US
• Thousands of flights to and from these countries were cancelled
• Schools and colleges were forced to be closed
• Business and industry shut down

Question 7

List examples of short- term emergency aid that was given in Hurricane Matthew

Answer 7

• Emergency shelter was provided for those who lost their homes
• Food and medical supplies were given to thousands of families across the affected countries
• Water purifiers were provided to ensure clean water

Question 8

List examples of long- term emergency aid that was given in Hurricane Matthew

Answer 8

• Seed distribution to grow crops and agricultural support for farmers who lost their livelihoods.
• Rebuilding of roads and buildings such as hospitals and schools
• Provision of counselling to help people with the losses they experienced.

Question 9

How did it form?

Answer 9

-sun rays hit the equator.
-warm air rises, then cools and condenses
-as it does this, it®leases heat to power the storm.
-Storm was then carried north by winds, getting stronger as it goes.
(This is also in the everything pack)