Trs Case Flashcards
When did hurricane Katrina take place?
2005
Where did hurricane Katrina take place?
New orleans
What category was hurricane Katrina?
3
Was there warnings and evacuations for hurricane Katrina?
Yes- warnings were in place 19 hours before and 150,000 evacuated
How high was the storm surge from Katrina?
10m
How many people died from katrina?
1800
How much did hurricane Katrina cost?
$200b
What support was there after hurricane Katrina?
Us army, national guard, FEMA and congress funds
What were the political impacts of hurricane Katrina?
President bush criticised as the response was racist- only targeted white rich areas
When did typhoon Haiyan take place?
2013
Where did typhoon haiyan take place?
Philippines-tacloban
What category was typhoon haiyan?
5
How many refugees were there from typhoon haiyan?
2 million
What warnings were there in place for typhoon haiyan?
Hardly any warnings or evacuation-government role small
How high was the storm surge from typhoon haiyan?
6m
How many people died from typhoon haiyan?
6000 dead and 1000 missing
What support was there for typhoon haiyan?
13,000 us troops and NGOs
What was the cost for typhoon haiyan?
$2.9b
What was the shock of typhoon haiyan?
Local and national government overwhelmed, NGO and ODA supported eg. UN and cholera
What are 5 primary hazard impacts of typhoon haiyan?
High winds-300km hr
Storm surges-6-7m
Costal flooding-eastern tacloban washed away
Landslides-600 died benguet provice
Other significant hazards-population density and lack of building codes
What are 5 primary impacts of hurricane Katrina?
High winds-280km hr
Storm surges-8m (10 in some)
Costal flooding-low lying areas very vulnerable, large areas under sea level
Landslides-no major landslides,but guatemala major landslides
Other significant hazards- low lying land under sea level due to water pumped out, 80% flooded
