2.31- Hurricane case studies- Typhoon Haiyan

Question 1

Which areas did typhoon Haiyan hit?

Answer 1

The Philippines in general on November 2nd 2013 (specifically the islands of Leyte and Samar)

Question 2

What were some social impacts of typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 2

• an estimated 6,000 people killed and many more missing
• significant loss of power
• 600,000 people lost or moved out of their homes
• many homes left destroyed

Question 3

What are some Economic impacts of typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 3

• estimated damage $2 billion

* disruption to Infrastructure blocked transport, making provision of aid &a support difficult and expensive

Question 4

What are some environmental affects from typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 4

• mangroves damaged across the island
• trees uprooted
• oil spills from a tanker caused by sea pollution

Question 5

Is the Philippines a developed, under-developed or emerging country? Does this affect the recovery system?

Answer 5

The Philippines is an under-developed country/emerging meaning the recovery system wasn’t as strong as that of the U.S’s

Question 6

What are some individual responses to typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 6

People in countries such as the UK and Canada donated money.

Question 7

What are some organisational responses to typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 7

The ‘world health organisation’ coordinated the international response to help the Philippine government meet the demand for health care.

Question 8

What are some government responses to typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 8

Philippines were put in a ‘state of national calamity’ to help raise funds to support the aftermath. Aid was provided from countries such as the UK, which gave £10 million package including emergency shelter, water & household items.