Typhoon Hiayan 2013 Flashcards
1
Q
Where did typhoon Haiyan hit?
A
Eastern Philippines
2
Q
What category was Typhoon Haiyan?
A
Category 5
3
Q
What were the primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?
A
- 6000 deaths
- 90% of Tacloban destroyed
- 400mm of rain led to flooding
- fishing boats destroyed
- 800,000 litre oil leaks
4
Q
What were the secondary impacts of Typhoon Haiyan?
A
- 14 million effected
- 1 million homeless
- outbreaks of diseases (cholera)
- mangroves were contaminated
5
Q
What were the immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan?
A
- 800,000 evacuation
6
Q
What were the long-term responses to Typhoon Haiyan?
A
- government aid
- Cash for work schemes
- Oxfam replaced boats
- mangroves replants
- rebuilding and warning systems
7
Q
What is the Philippines?
A
LIC
