typhoon haiyan Flashcards
Where did Typhoon Haiyan effect?
landfall in the central Philippines, triggering heavy rains that caused widespread flooding and landslides, particularly in East Samar and Leyte provinces.
What happened during Typhoon Haiyan?
The typhoon damaged 1.1 million houses, destroyed 33 million coconut trees (a major source of livelihoods), and pushed approximately 2.3 million people into poverty
typhoon haiyan key facts
More than 14 million people were affected by Haiyan. The typhoon damaged 1.1 million houses, destroyed 33 million coconut trees (a major source of livelihoods), and pushed approximately 2.3 million people into poverty. Overall damage is estimated at $13 billion
primary effects typhoon haiyan
.1 million houses, destroyed 33 million coconut trees (a major source of livelihoods), and pushed approximately 2.3 million people into poverty.
secondary effects typhoon haiyan
Infection and diseases spread, mainly due to contaminated surface and ground water.
Survivors fought for food and supplies. …
Power supplies were cut off for months in some areas.
Education was disrupted as many schools were destroyed.
short term responses
A curfew was introduced two days after the typhoon to reduce looting. Over 1,200 evacuation centres were set up to help the homeless.
long term responses
Aid in the forms of finance and supplies from the UN (United Nations). Homes were rebuilt in safer areas
What is prediction and why is it useful for tropical storms?
Warnings give information to the local authorities of places likely to be in the tropical cyclones’s path.
How can we protect ourselves from a tropical storm?
Protection. One of the most reliable methods of reducing life loss during a tropical storm is storm shelters.
How can we plan for a tropical storm?
You can protect people from a tropical storm by building houses, storm shelters, and infrastructure that can resist tropical storms,
