Wildfire Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What, where and when
A
Alberta wildfire , Canada
2016
2
Q
Causes
A
Dry, windy , low humidity conditions
El Niño
3
Q
Social effects
A
No deaths Several thousand homeless fort McMurray had no power or water for 2 weeks Airport effected 90,000 evacuated
4
Q
Environmental impacts
A
Ash contaminated water
Several million tonnes of co2 released
5
Q
Political effects
A
Triggered a debate on climate change
6
Q
Economic effects
A
$9 billion damage to fort mcmurray
2400 buildings destroyed
7
Q
Long term responces
A
Prime minister promised long term aid
Preparation through training
8
Q
Short term responces
A
1600 Red Cross staff aided evacuees
Red Cross spent $165 million in the first month on 25,000 clean up kits, 3000 blankets, 2800 hygiene kits and more
Government gave $1250 to each adult and $500 to each child evacuated
2000 buildings checked in 5 days
17 town halls gave information
‘Fire aid’ set up to raise money
