Superstorm sandy Flashcards
When did Superstorm Sandy occur?
22nd – 31st October 2012
What category was the hurricane?
Category 3
Which areas were affected?
USA, Caribbean, Canada (including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and coastal regions along the Eastern coast).
How did Haiti suffer?
1.5 million people at risk of food shortage, 54 deaths.
What were the effects on Cuba?
11 deaths, 15,000 homes destroyed, 9m storm surge in Siborney.
What was the impact on the USA?
Affected 24 states, 111-41 deaths in NYC, winds up to 144 km/h, 6-7m storm surge in New Jersey.
How long did South Carolina suffer?
50 hours, at least 30 deaths across eight states.
What happened to crops in the affected areas?
70-80% of crops washed away by flooding.
How long was Siborney without power?
At least 16 days.
What was the financial cost of damages in the USA?
$63 billion.
How many homes and businesses lost power?
8.1 million across the East Coast.
What transport disruptions occurred?
Major airports (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark) closed, flights disrupted until November 3rd.
How did fuel shortages affect people?
Long queues at petrol stations.
What political event was affected?
Presidential election campaign disrupted.
How was Haiti supported?
£24 million in food aid, Guernsey donated £25,000 (12.5% of its overseas aid budget).
How did the Red Cross help?
Delivered aid and sheltered 11,000 people in 16 states
How did New York respond?
Mayor Bloomberg imposed number plate-based fuel rationing, NYC marathon was cancelled.
What did the National Guard do?
Doubled its presence in affected areas.
What rebuilding efforts were funded?
Federal funding for homes, infrastructure, and flood defences.
What resilience measures did NYC implement?
$20 billion plan with storm surge barriers and wetland restoration.
How did building regulations change?
Stricter building codes in vulnerable areas.
