Hurricane Sandy & NYC local CS Flashcards
location
began in the west caribbean sea = tropical wave.
became a storm as it moved north. It hit Jamaica first, then grew to a catogory 2 hurricane hit Cuba and Haiti.It briefly weekened as it passed over the bahamas. But restrengthened along the NE coast of the US. (90mph). it joined with other storm events = extratropical cyclone and hit the new jersey coastline. died on the 31st october
date
October 2012
cause
perfect storm:
very warm sea surface temp
unusual dip in the jet stream
lunar high tides
how many deaths?
233 tot
49 NYC
how many states affected?
24
How many without power in NYC?
2 million
what and econ impact of the hurricane?
debate in congress about effects of global warming.
where were there buidings developments in NYC
hudson yards and manhatten = 26 acres of real estate
total cost of damage
75 billion
what did jamaica do in preparation?
reinforced roofs, shut schools
and airports
what did NY do in preparation?
they went door to door in queens to ensure evacuation. people stocked up on food, water and batteries, leaving isles empty.
how many vloenteers did the red cross supply
4000
World food programme donated supplied for how many people?
50,000
long term response
baby boom, army corps did surved for flood defences.
