Tropical Storm - Hurricane Irma (HIC) Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
When did Hurricane Irma reach Florida?
A
10th September 2017
2
Q
What category was Hurricane Irma?
A
Category 5
3
Q
How many people were evacuated?
A
Civil defence evacuated nearly 1,000,000 people from low lying areas before the storm.
4
Q
Were warnings issues for the hurricane?
A
Yes
5
Q
How many deaths were there from Hurricane Irma?
A
134 deaths
6
Q
How much damage was caused from Hurricane Irma?
A
$65 billion damage
7
Q
How big was the storm surge?
A
2.3m in Florida
8
Q
What were the primary impacts of Hurricane Irma?
A
- 134 deaths
- $65billion in damage
- 2.3m storm surge
9
Q
What were the secondary impacts of Hurricane Irma?
A
- Many Caribbean Islands rely on tourism and continue to feel the impacts
- Insurance companies reported an annual loss in earnings
- Region will miss out on over $3 billion until recovery of economy
10
Q
How much aid was given by the UK government?
A
120 tonnes
11
Q
What were the short term responses of Hurricane Irma?
A
- 120 tonnes of aid was provided by the UK Government
- 54 officers from forces around the UK carried out joint patrols of the islands, assisting policing
- Civil defence evacuated nearly 1 million people from low lying areas before the storm
12
Q
What were the long term responses of Hurricane Irma?
A
- 10,000 buckets of aid
- 5000 solar lantens donated by the UK
- Restoring and protecting coastal wetlands is crucial for buffering against future storms and mitigating the impacts of sea level rise
- Significant efforts were directed towards rebuilding damaged infrastructure including power grids, roads and public holidays
