Tropical Storm - Typhoon Haiyan (LIC) Flashcards
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Key information
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Category 5 typhoon
Struck on 8 November 2013
Wind speeds of 195 mph
Originated in the northwest Pacific Ocean
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Primary impacts
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Strong winds battered homes
Over 6000 people died
29,000 people were injured
$12 billion in damage
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Secondary impacts
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Infection and diseases spread due to contaminated water
Education was disrupted
Airport was badly damaged
Leaks from the oil barge led to 10 hectares of mangroves being contaminated
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Short term responses
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800,000 people were evacuated following a televised warning by the president
1200 evacuation centres were set up
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Long term responses
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A cash for work programme paid people to clear debris an rebuild Tacloban
Oxfam replaced fishing boats
