Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
Statistics and Facts
When did Typhoon Haiyan affect the Philippines?
November 2013
What was the strongest wind speeds of Typhoon Haiyan?
313km/h
How much rain fell in under 12 hours due to Typhoon Haiyan?
281.9mm of rain
What made cities such a Tacloban vulnerable to flooding, storm surges and landslides?
Many homes were poorly built on marginal land.
What did many communities believe when they moved away from evacuation zones?
They were being moved from hazard zones to death zones.
What percentage of Tacloban was destroyed as a result of Typhoon Haiyan?
90% due to flooding from 5m storm surges.
How many people died due to Typhoon Haiyan?
~6,300 people
What was the cost of damage from Typhoon Haiyan?
$12 billion
What was the economic cost due to destruction of farmland in the Philippines?
$724 million
Was was the mass uprooting of trees during Typhoon Haiyan described as?
A ‘carbon burp’
What were some significant secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?
Eight people died in a stampede for supplies and looting intensified. An oil tanker ran aground so fishing had to stop due to contamination.
What was the initial response to Typhoon Haiyan like?
800,000 people evacuated following televised warning from president.
What was the response after Typhoon Haiyan like?
Within 2 weeks 1 million food packs & 250,000 L of water was distributed
What were the failings of the Government in response to Typhoon Haiyan?
5 years after the storm aid funds ‘untapped’ so rehabilitation efforts were slow.
What international aid was provided to the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan?
Over $1.5 billion in foreign aid was pledged. WHO had lead phycological first aid for survivors. USA dispatched USNS Mercy hospital ship.
