Tropical Storm In LIC: Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
What’s the background of Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan was a ‘super typhoon’ category 5 storm which hit the Philippines on 8th November 2013
When was the typhoon
8th November 2013
Where did the storm originate
Originated in the north west Pacific and became one of the most powerful storms ever seen, with wind speed in excess of 195 miles per hour.
What were the primary effects
Roughly 6500 people killed. Many were drowned by the storm surge.
90% of the city of Tacloban was destroyed. Over 600,000 people displaced and 40,000 homes wrecked
Tacloban airport terminal severely damaged
30,000 fishing boats destroyed.
Power lines brought down by the winds
Crops destroyed
Widespread flooding as a result of the 400mm of rain which fell
What were the secondary effects
14 million people were affected
6 million people lost their source of income
Flooding caused landslides and roads were blocked, which cut off aid to isolated communities
Some areas had no electricity for over a month.
Ferry services and flights were disrupted within the Philippines, which meant aid could not reach those who needed it.
Shortages of freshwater, food and shelter affected many people causing the outbreak of disease.
Many jobs were lost, hospitals were damaged, shops and schools were destroyed affecting people’s livelihood and education
Looting and violence broke out in tacloban.
What were the short term responses
US aircraft carrier George Washington and it’s helicopters conducted a search and rescue mission and delivered aid
1200 evacuation centres were set up for the homeless
The uk government sent shelter kits
The French, Belgian and Israeli governments set up field hospitals to help the injured
The Philippines Red Cross delivered food aid
What were the long term responses
‘Cash for work’ programmes were set up. People were paid to help clear debris and rebuild tacloban.
Aid agencies (eg oxfam) supported the replacement of fishing boats - a vital source of income.
Cyclone shelters have been built in coastal areas
Thousands of new homes have been built away from areas at risk of coastal flooding.
The rebuilding of roads, bridges, airport, facilities, schools and homes.
