Typhoon Haiyan Case Study

Question 1

State three primary effects

Answer 1

6,300 people died
30,000 fishing boats destroyed
600,000 people displaced

Question 2

State three secondary effects

Answer 2

Shortages of food, water and aid
Floods and heavy rain caused landslides
Flights and ferry services were disrupted

Question 3

State two immediate responses

Answer 3

International aid organisations donated food water and supplies
Red crossed supplied over 1.1 million people with clean water

Question 4

State two long-term responses

Answer 4

World health organisation vaccinated thousands of children to prevent diseases such as polio, measles
Cash-for-work programs that paid villagers to clear debris