typhoon haiyan Flashcards
(40 cards)
What category was Typhoon Haiyan classified as when it struck the Philippines?
Category 5
In what year did Typhoon Haiyan occur?
2013
What was the primary immediate response of the Philippine government to Typhoon Haiyan?
Search and rescue operations
True or False: Typhoon Haiyan caused widespread flooding in the Philippines.
True
Fill in the blank: The international response included aid from countries such as _____ and _____ .
the United States; Australia
What was the estimated number of people displaced by Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 4 million
Which city was most severely affected by Typhoon Haiyan?
Tacloban
What was one of the secondary impacts of Typhoon Haiyan on the local economy?
Destruction of livelihoods and infrastructure
What type of aid was provided by the UN after Typhoon Haiyan?
Humanitarian aid
True or False: Typhoon Haiyan led to a significant increase in food prices in affected areas.
True
What was one of the health impacts caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
Outbreaks of diseases such as cholera
Fill in the blank: The total estimated damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan was around _____ billion USD.
14
What was the primary long-term response to Typhoon Haiyan?
Rebuilding and rehabilitation of affected communities
Which organization coordinated the international relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan?
The United Nations
What type of shelter was commonly used by survivors immediately after Typhoon Haiyan?
Temporary tents and makeshift shelters
True or False: Typhoon Haiyan was the deadliest typhoon in Philippine history.
True
What is the name of the Philippine agency responsible for disaster response?
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
What was one of the immediate impacts on transportation due to Typhoon Haiyan?
Destruction of roads and bridges
Fill in the blank: The response to Typhoon Haiyan highlighted the need for better _____ in disaster-prone areas.
preparedness and planning
What was a major environmental impact of Typhoon Haiyan?
Coastal erosion and destruction of ecosystems
What was the total number of confirmed deaths due to Typhoon Haiyan?
Approximately 6,300
What was one of the psychological impacts on survivors of Typhoon Haiyan?
Increased rates of PTSD and anxiety
What role did NGOs play in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan?
Providing immediate relief and long-term recovery support
True or False: Typhoon Haiyan caused significant damage to the agricultural sector.
True