Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
When was Typhoon Haiyan?
8th November 2013.
Where was the storm?
The storm originated in the North West Pacific which hit the Philippines.
Name three primary effects.
From following:
* 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.
Name three secondary effects.
From following:
* 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 fresh water, 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.
Name three short term responses.
From following:
* US aircraft carrier George Washington and its 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
Name 3 long term responses.
From following:
* “Cash for work” programmes were set up. People were paid to help clear debris and rebuild Tacloban.
* Aid agencies (e.g.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.
