Case Study Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
(19 cards)
What was the category of Typhoon Hayan?
Category 5
What time did Typhoon Hayan hit the Philippines?
4:40 AM
What was the wind speed of Typhoon Hayan?
190 mph
How many people died as a result of Typhoon Hayan?
6,100 people
How many people were made homeless by Typhoon Hayan?
4 million people
How many people were affected by Typhoon Hayan?
14 million people
What was the estimated cost of damage from Typhoon Hayan?
US$ 5.8 billion
How many houses were damaged by Typhoon Hayan?
1 million houses
How many farmers and hectares of farmland were affected?
1 million farmers and 600,000 hectares
How many people were evacuated in response to Typhoon Hayan?
800,000 people
What essential services did the government provide after Typhoon Hayan?
Essential equipment and medical supplies
What was established to help the homeless after Typhoon Hayan?
1,200 evacuation centers
What were some secondary effects of Typhoon Hayan?
Water shortages and outbreaks of disease
What tragic event occurred during the fight for supplies?
10 people died in a stampede for food supplies.
What contaminants affected the environment after Typhoon Hayan?
Seawater, chemicals, and sewage
What was the extent of the oil leak caused by Typhoon Hayan?
800,000 liters
What long-term response was launched in 2014?
A response to upgrade damaged buildings to protect them from future disasters.
What assistance did aid agencies provide after Typhoon Hayan?
Replacement fishing boats
What was done to homes at risk of flooding?
Thousands of homes were built away from flood-prone areas.
