Typhoon Haiyan

Question 1

Why is the Philippines vulnerable ?

Answer 1

-An island nation so energy of tropical storm doesn’t dissipate
-LIC so poorly constructed infrastructure
-Rapid urbanisation (overcrowded especially on flat coastal land)
-Experience 5-10 typhoons a year (can’t fully recover)

Question 2

Key facts about the Philippines

Answer 2

-$12,200 GNI per capita
-70.8 years life expectancy
-96.3% life expectancy
-94.8% electricity access
-53% internet users
-30.3% under 14

Question 3

Date and category of Typhoon (key facts)

Answer 3

-November 2013
-Category 5
-Wind speeds over 250 kph
-Gusts over 300 kph
-Mainly impacted city of Tacloban

Question 4

Why is the Philippines vulnerable physical geography

Answer 4

-Island nation surrounded by warm water
-Much of Tacloban 5m or less above sea level

Question 5

Primary impacts of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 5

-6,300 deaths
-2 million people homeless
-6 million displaced
-$2.9 billion total damage
-90% of Tacloban destroyed
-Many gov officials killed
-7m high storm surge

Question 6

Secondary impacts of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 6

-Over 14 million people impacted
-6 million lost source of income (hospitals, schools, shops destroyed)
-Looting and violence broke out
-Food shortages lead to inflation (rise by 12% by 2014)
-Power supplies were cut off to some areas for a month

Question 7

Responses before the storm

Answer 7

-Government televised a warning to people to prepare and evacuate
-Emergenxy supplies were pre-positioned by Philippines red cross
-800,000 evacuated following warning (many found refuge in stadium in Tacloban)

Question 8

Short term responses of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 8

-Uk deployed aircraft carriers to aid with search and rescue and deliver 200,000 tonnes of aid by helicopter
-USA send ships with 13,000 personnel to aid with recovery
-Over 1,200 evacuation centres set up for homeless
-Red cross supplied 1.1 million with clean water to limit disease outbreak

Question 9

Long term responses of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 9

-UNDP set up cash-for-work that paid locals to clear debris
-UNICEF and WHO vaccinated 330,000 against polio and measles
-Gov created ‘build back better’ strategy pledging 205,000 homes would be built to higher standard. By 2016 only 1% of target achieved
-No build zone on coast established
-NGO’s supported locals in replanting mangroves