Typhoon Haiyan Immediate Responses - Paper 1 Flashcards
What did the president televise?
A warning
How many people did authorities evacuate?
800,000
Where did people sought for refugee but what ended up happening?
An indoor stadium in Tacloban, but although it had a reinforced roof to withstand typhoon winds, they died when it was flooded.
The government ensured what?
That essential equipment and medical supplies were sent out. In one region these supplies were washed away.
How long was it before power was restored in some areas and partially in others.
1 week.
Within how many weeks was how much food and water distributed?
Within 2 weeks, 1 million food packs and 250,000 litres of water had been distributed.
How long after the typhoon and for what reason was a curfew imposed?
2 days after the typhoon a curfew was imposed to reduce looting.
What did celebrities and large multinational companies do?
Give some examples:
They donated and used their status and influence to raise awareness and encourage public donations.
Celebrities such as the Beckhams and large multinational companies such as Apple, Coca-Cola, Walmart and FIFA.
How many evacuation centres were set up to help the homeless?
Over 1,200.
