Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
What country did typhoon Haiyan hit and is it an LIC or a HIC
A
Philippines which is an LIC
2
Q
How many people died as a result of typhoon Haiyan
A
Around 6,300
3
Q
How many fishing boats were destroyed by the storn
A
30,000
4
Q
How much rainfall was there in typhoon Haiyan
A
400mm
5
Q
Shortages of food water and shelter affected many people and led to outbreaks of ___________
A
Disease
6
Q
Ferry services and airlines cut off for weeks. What did this slow down
A
AID efforts
7
Q
Phillipines red cross delivered what?
A
Food AID
8
Q
How many homes were built away from flood prone areas in response to the storm?
A
Thousands
9
Q
How long did it take for coconut production to resume?
A
5 years
10
Q
Aid agencies such as _____ supported the replacement of fishing boats
A
Oxfam
