Hurricane Mathew Flashcards
(13 cards)
what is the GDP of Haiti?
$1,710
what is the GDP of USA?
$52,500
What was the preparation in Haiti?
evacuations ordered for high-risk areas and outlying islands brought to safety by boat.
Why was preparation difficult in Haiti?
They has previously has an earthquake
What was the preparation in Florida?
millions urged to leave coastal areas, traffic was rerouted to allow escape, residents stocked food and boarded up homes
What were the primary impacts in Haiti?
- Crops and farmland were damaged by the flood, leaving 1 million people in need of food.
- Category 4 winds caused a bridge to collapse cutting of the SW from the Capital.
- over 900 people died
what were the secondary impacts in haiti?
- damage to infrastructure caused long power cuts to homes and hospitals
- over 29 people died from cholera as sewage and floodwaters mixed
- The cost amounted to $2.8 billion, 10% of its GDP.
what were the primary impacts in Florida?
- 12 people died
- Category 2 winds caused short power cuts leaving 600,000 people without electricity
- parts of Interstate 95 were completely under water, less trade and travel
What were the secondary impacts in Florida?
- Damage to infrastructure caused long power cuts to homes and hospitals
- the cost was $2.77 billion
What was the immediate response in Haiti?
International aid agencies provided emergency food, water, and medical care.
Temporary shelters were set up, but poor sanitation led to a cholera outbreak.
What was the long-term response in Haiti?
Reconstruction of homes and infrastructure with international support.
Efforts to improve disaster preparedness and healthcare systems.
What was the immediate response in USA?
Mandatory evacuations and opening of emergency shelters.
FEMA and National Guard provided aid and conducted rescues.
What was the long-term response in USA?
Government-funded rebuilding of homes and infrastructure.
Strengthening of coastal defenses and updated building codes.
