Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
When was typhoon haiyan
A
November 2013
2
Q
Where did typhoon haiyan effect
A
The Philippines
3
Q
Primary effects
A
6300 dead
Tacloban airport terminal destroyed
Strong winds destroyed power lines
400mm of rainfall =flooding
4
Q
Secondary effects
A
6 mill lost sources of Income
£20mill cost of damage
Power supply cut for months
5
Q
Immediate responses
A
1200 evacuation centers to help homeless
Red Cross-delivered food
UK gov- sent shelter kits
6
Q
Long term responses
A
Cash for work scheme - ppl payed for help cleaning and rebuilding city
More cyclone shelters built
Rebult roads, bridges and airport
