typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
how many people were killed ?
6,300
how many homes were damaged?
40,000
what was the name of the city that was mostly effected ?
the city of tacloban
what caused outbreaks of disease?
shortages of water, food and shelter
what large industry was the most effected ?
fishing - 30,000 fishing boats were destroyed
how many people lost their source of income ?
6 million.
how long were the power supplies cut off for?
a month
what major asset was destroyed in the typhoon
many hospitals were damaged
what was the name of the us aircraft carrier that helped with search and rescue ?
the US aircraft carrier George Washington.
how many evacuation centres were set up to help the homeless?
1,200
what did the Philippines Red Cross provide?
delivered basic food aid
what did the UK government send to help?
UK government sent shelter kits
what programme was set up in order to help?
the “cash for work” programme - was set up to pay people to clear debris and rebuild the city.
what did Oxfam and aid companies support?
they supported the replacement of fishing boats.
a negative of people rebuilding home?
thousands have been housed away from the risk of floods
