Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
When and where was Typhoon Haiyan
In november 2013 a Typhoon hit Taclobean city in the Philippines
What category was Typhoon Haiyan
A category s ‘super’ (on the saffir simpson scale, highest level)
What were the primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan
6,300 were killed, mostly drowned from the 5m storm surge
90% of Taclobean city was destroyed
30,000 fishing boats were destroyed
What were the secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan
6 million lost their source of income (jobs)
Looting and violence broke out in the city
14 million were affected and over 4 million became homeless
Immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan
130+ evacuation centres set up to help the homeless
Uk government donated shelter kits, which could provide emergency shelter for a whole family
French Belgium and Israel field hospitals were set up
Long term responses to Typhoon Haiyan
Cash for work programs - people were paid to help clear debris and fix buildings
Thousands of homes were built further inland to reduce the risk of flooding
Aid agencies like oxfam supported the replacement of fishing boats, a vital source of income
