2.3- Hurricanes case studies- Hurricane sandy Flashcards

1
Q

In which areas did hurricane sandy affect?

A

Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti before hitting New Jersey (oct 29th 2012)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What were social impacts of hurricane sandy?

A
  • at least 150 people died
  • many areas left without electricity
  • homes and businesses damaged
  • schools closed for days
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What we’re some economic impacts of hurricane sandy?

A
  • estimated property damage was $65 billion
  • income of tourism affected by cancellations
  • government had to pay for petrol to be bought in as supplies ran out.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are some environmental impacts of hurricane Sandy?

A
  • storm surges caused large damage to coastal nature reserves
  • Raw sewage leaked into waters in NY and New Jersey damaging habitats.
  • many species had to flee their natural habitats
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Is the US a developed, under-developed or and emerging country? How does that affect the recovery system?

A

It’s developed, meaning they could deal with the hurricane sandy much better (as they had the money)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are some individual responses to hurricane sandy?

A

The concert for sandy relief with artists such as Bon Jovi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are some organisational responses to hurricane sandy?

A

The American Red Cross helped by providing relief to victims.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are some government responses to hurricane sandy?

A

Billions of dollars were voted through legislations to help with rebuilding and supporting victims. New York set up a new local government office to support the rebuild.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly