Typhoon Haiyan

Question 1

What were the primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 1

• More than 6300 killed.
• Around 600,000 people displaced / homeless.
• 40,000 homes destroyed or damaged.
• 90% of the city of Tacloban was destroyed.
• 400mm of heavy rain caused severe, widespread flooding.

Question 2

What were the secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 2

• 14 million people affected. (S)
• Shortages of food, water and sanitation led to outbreaks of disease. (S)
• 6 million people lost their source of income. (S)
• Rice prices had increased by 12%. (Econ)
• Estimated $12 billion damage. (Econ)
• 800,000 litre oil leak polluted habitats. (Env)

Question 3

What were the immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 3

• The Red Cross supplied 1.1 million people with clean water, limiting the spread of water-borne diseases.
• US and Canadian helicopters aided search and rescue missions.
• Over 1,200 evacuation centres were set up.
• Field hospitals were set up by international organisations.

Question 4

What were the long-term responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 4

• The United Nations and other countries donated financial aid, supplies and medical support.
• ‘Cash for Work’ programmes were implemented to encourage recovery and rebuilding - also providing an income for those ( 6 million ) who had lost their livelihoods.
• WHO and UNICEF vaccinated children against disease.
• A ‘no-build zone’ was identified to prevent people from living and working in hazardous areas.
• Aid organisations such as Oxfam supplied the replacement of fishing boats - supporting a vital economy to the Philippines.
• Environment organisations restored mangrove forests that acted as a barrier against storm surges.