Chapter 3 - Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
When did the typoon strike
On November 8 2013 at 4:40 AM
It’s category 5 and struck the Philippines
Wind speeds were Up 314 KM
Tell me the primary effects
Airport was badly damaged and roads were blocked by trees and debris
Leyte and tacloban has a 5 metre storm surge and 400mm of heavy rainfall flooded 1km inland
90% of tacloban was destroyed
Three quarters of farmers and fishers lost their income - recovery costs were $724 million
6,190 people died
14.1 million people effected
$12 billion overall damage
- 1 million houses damaged - half destroyed
- 1 million made homeless
What were the secondary effects
An oil barge ran aground which caused a 800,000 litre oil leak- most washed ashore contaminating trees and fishing water
By 2014, rice prices had risen by 11.9%
Flooding contaminated surface and groundwater with seawater - likelihood of infections and diseases spreading were increased
What were the immediate responses
President televised a warning, authorities evacuated 800,000 people
Government insured essential equipment and medical supplies were sent out
Emergency aid supplies arrived 3 days later by plane, a curfew imposed two days after Haiyan to reduce looting
33 countries and international organisations pledged to help - more than $1.5 billion was pledged in foreign aid
What were the long term responses
They have a ‘no build zone’ along the coast
A new storm surge warning system
Mangroves (trees) replanted
Plans to build a road dike
