Hati 2010 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Haiti on 12th January 2010?
7 on the Richter Scale
How many people were killed by the Haiti earthquake in 2010?
Over 200,000 people
Where is Haiti located?
In the western hemisphere
What is the population of Haiti as of the 2010 earthquake?
9.8 million
What is the Gross National Income (GNI) per person per annum in Haiti?
$660
What percentage of Haiti’s GDP was formed by remittances in 2008?
32%
What type of tectonic plates are involved in the Haiti earthquake?
Strike Slip - 2 conservative plates
What was the distance of the epicenter from the capital Port-au-Prince?
25 km South West
What percentage of buildings in Port-au-Prince collapsed due to the earthquake?
70%
How many aftershocks of magnitude 4.5 or greater occurred after the Haiti earthquake?
52 aftershocks
How many deaths were caused by the cholera epidemic post-earthquake?
6,900 deaths
How many people were left homeless after the Haiti earthquake?
1.5 million
What percentage of infrastructure was destroyed in and around Port-au-Prince?
60%
What was the estimated cost of damage and losses from the Haiti earthquake?
$8 billion
What did Haiti lack that led to a reliance on international aid?
An emergency plan
The absence of an emergency plan resulted in dependence on external assistance for disaster management.
What was the consequence of insufficient communication between NGOs in Haiti?
Insufficient allocation of aid resources
Poor communication hindered effective distribution and utilization of aid.
What action did the World Bank take regarding Haiti’s debt?
Cancelled half of Haiti’s debt and provided five years before payments had to start for the other half
This measure was aimed at alleviating the country’s financial burden.
How were buildings assessed for safety in Port-au-Prince?
Buildings were assessed and color tagged based on safety and structural integrity
This process involved categorizing buildings into three color codes: Red, Yellow, and Green.
What does a Red tag indicate in the building assessment?
The building would have to be demolished
21% of assessed buildings fell into this category.
What does a Yellow tag indicate in the building assessment?
The building requires repairs before re-occupation
26% of assessed buildings were tagged yellow, indicating they were unsafe for use without repairs.
What does a Green tag indicate in the building assessment?
Safe to occupy
54% of assessed buildings were considered structurally sound and safe for occupancy.
