Case study’s paper 1 typhoon haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
When did it happen
A
8th of November 2013
2
Q
Where did it happen
A
It hit the Philippines but it originated in the north west Pacific
3
Q
What category was the storm
A
Catagory 5
4
Q
Roughly how many people were killed
A
6500 killed, many were drowned by the storm surge
5
Q
What percentage of the city of tacloban was destroyed
A
90% leaving over 600, 000 people displaced ans many homes destroyed
6
Q
How did the typhoon effect the economy, give 3 reasons
A
- many jobs were lost as 30,000 fishing boats were destroyed
- crops were destroyed therefore farmers can’t make money
- roads become blocked so people couldn’t commute to work
7
Q
How did it effect people’s education and livelihood
A
Jobs were lost, hospitals were damaged, shops and schools were destroyed
8
Q
What are 3 short term responses
A
-1200 evacuation centres were set up for the homeless
- the uk government sent shelter kits
- the Philippines Red Cross delivered food aid
9
Q
What are 3 long term responses
A
- cyclone shelters have been built in coastal areas
- the rebuildings of roads bridges schools and homes
- aid agencies (Oxfam) supported the replacement of fishing boats
