Storm Haiyan - Philippines Flashcards
1
Q
when was Storm Haiyan?
A
November 2013
2
Q
primary effects of Storm Haiyan
A
- 6300 people killed -> most drowned in storm surge
- over 600,000 people displaced and 40,000 homes destroyed
- typhoon destroyed 30,000 fishing boats
- flooding
- Tacloban airport badly damaged
- strong lines damaged buildings + power lines + destroyed crops
3
Q
secondary effects of Storm Haiyan
A
- shortages of water, food, shelter led to disease
- ferries and flights disrupted for weeks
- power supplies in some areas cut off for a month
- flooding caused landslides + blocked roads, cutting off aid
- looting + violence outbreak
- many jobs lost
4
Q
immediate responses to Storm Haiyan
A
- French + Belgian field hospitals set up
- international governments + aid agencies responded quickly responded with food, water and shelter
- over 1200 evacuation centres set up to help homeless
- UK governments sent shelter kits
- US aircraft assisted search + rescue
- Philippines Red Cross delivered basic food aid
5
Q
long-term responses to Storm Haiyan
A
- fishing + rice farming re-established
- UN + others donated financial aid, supplies + medical support
- rebuilding of roads, bridges and airports
- cash for work programmes
- aid agencies supported the replacement of fishing boats
- homes built away from areas at risk of flooding
- cyclone shelters built
- foreign donors supported new livelihood opportunities
6
Q
how many people were killed in Storm Haiyan
A
6300 -> most drowned in storm surge
7
Q
how many homes were destroyed in Storm Haiyan
A
40,000
8
Q
how many people were displaced in storm Haiyan
A
600,000
9
Q
how many people did Storm Haiyan affect
A
14 million
10
Q
how many fishing boats did storm Haiyan destroy
A
30,000
