Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
Background
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When - 9th of November 2013
Where - the Philippines
Wealth - 27% of population live on less that £2 a day
2
Q
Primary effects
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6300 people killed
26,000 seriously injured
90% of tacloban city destroyed
3
Q
Secondary effects
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5 million people homeless
6 million people lost there job
Contaminated water supplies
Looting and violence took place
4
Q
Immediate responses
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RAF delivered 200 tonnes of aid
Over 1200 evacuation centres set up
5
Q
Long term responses
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Oxfam replaced lots of fishing boats
Built 3.6 billion worth of homes in lower risk areas
