Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
Where was Typhoon Haiyan
A
2013- category 5 over the Philippines
2
Q
How was the Philippines at risk
A
- They weren’t ready or aware of following storm surges.
- Tacloban lies in the centre of the Philippines, where tropical storms cross, this making it the worst effected area in the world from typhoons
- many homes poorly built
3
Q
What were the primary impacts of the typhoon
A
- 5,000 dead
- 90% of Tacloban destroyed
- £3.6 billion repair cost
- Rice and seed stock lost
4
Q
What were the secondary impacts of the typhoon
A
- 2 million left homeless
- widespread looting
- local government collapsed as many official died
5
Q
Immediate response to typhoon
A
UK give 300,000 tonnes of aid
US sent ships and aircraft for aid
800,000. Evacuated
6
Q
What were the long term responses to the typhoon
A
Build back better scheme
Planted mangroves
Build higher quality houses
