Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
When was Typhoon Haiyan?
A
November 2013
2
Q
Where did the Typhoon hit?
A
The Philippines
3
Q
What Saffir-Simpson scale was the storm?
A
Grade 5
4
Q
How strong were the winds?
A
170mph
5
Q
How high were the waves of Typhoon Haiyan?
A
15m
6
Q
Primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan
A
- Roughly 6,500 people killed
- 90% of City Tacloban
- 600,000 people displaced
- 40,000 homes wrecked
7
Q
Secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan
A
- 14 million people affected
- 6 million people lost their source of income
- Areas has no electricity for a month
- Flooding caused landslides + roads were blocked
8
Q
How many people of Tacloban were displaced?
A
200,000
9
Q
Short term responses of Typhoon Haiyan
A
- Temporary Shelter
- US aircraft took part in search missions
- 1,200 evacuation centres set up
- UK government sent shelter kits
10
Q
Long term responses of Typhoon Haiyan…
A
- ”Cash For Work” - People paid to clear debris
- Cyclone shelters built in coastal areas
- New homes built away from areas at risk
- Oxfam aid agency supported the replacement of fishing boats
