Typhoon Haiyan 2013 (LIC)

Question 1

When did the Typhoon happen?

Answer 1

Nov 2013

Question 2

What was the strength of the storm?

Answer 2

Cat 5 - 170mph winds + 15m Waves

One of the strongest storms ever recorded

Question 3

Name 2 Primary impacts?

Answer 3

1. 6,300 killed
2. 90% Talcoban City destroyed
3. 400mm of rain caused widespread flooding

Question 4

Name 2 Secondary impact?

Answer 4

1. 14 million affected
2. Looting + Violence
3. Shortage of Food, Water and Shelter

Question 5

Name Some Short Term responses?

Answer 5

1. 1200 evacuation
2. Philippines Red Cross - basic food + aid
3. French, Israeli and British field hospitals help injured

Question 6

Name some Long Term responses?

Answer 6

1. ‘Cash for Work’ schemes
2. Rebuilding of roads, Airports and bridges
3. UN financial aid

Question 7

How effective were these responses?

Answer 7

Relatively, reliant on some international aid

However, Cash for Work scheme was a positive as people and government benefited.