Typhoon Haiyan Long-Term Responses - Paper 1 Flashcards
When did the Philippine government declare it was working towards the countries long-term recovery?
July 2014
What was the ‘Build Back Better’ intention?
That houses would not just be rebuilt but upgraded and therefor protected in the event of a future disaster.
What was planned to be rebuilt?
The Tacloban-Palo-Tanauan Road Dike.
What additional things did the Philippines have?
-A ‘no build zone’ on the coast of Western Visayas.
-A new storm surge warning system.
-Mangroves replanted.
-Plans to rebuild the Tacloban-Palo-Tanauan Road Dike.
How much money was pledged in foreign aid?
More than US $1.5 billion
How many countries and international organisations pledged help with what and how much estimated money?
33 countries and international organisations pledged help with rescue operations and US $88.871 million.
What programme paid people to clear debris?
A ‘cash for work programme’.
What did the charity Oxfam replace?
Fishing boats.
Show how rebuilding was slow:
100,000 families were still in temporary accommodation by 2015.
What 2 things were replanted and state any limitations?
-Mangroves
-Coconut trees, but they were expected to take 5-10 years to bear fruit
