Typhoon Haiyan Case Study

Question 1

Where did Typhoon Haiyan occur?

Answer 1

Philippines

Question 2

When did Typhoon Haiyan occur?

Answer 2

3rd November - 11th November 2013

Question 3

What were the primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 3

• 6300 people killed
• 5 metre storm surge
• 30,000 fishing boats destroyed
• 40,000 homes destroyed
• 170mph winds damaged power lines, Tacloban Airport destroyed and blocked roads.

Question 4

What were the secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 4

• Families were significantly affected, children orphaned and workforce lost.
• Homes close to the coast destroyed and in some cases whole fishing communities lost.
• Fishermen lost income which affected the countries economy.
• Homelessness with over 600,000 displaced.
• Aid efforts were disrupted for weeks as the roads were blocked and flights could not easily get in and out.

Question 5

What were the immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 5

• International government aid agencies responded quickly with water, food and temporary shelter.
• 1200 evacuation centres were set up to help the homeless.
• UK government sent shelter kits
• US aircraft carrier George Washington and helicopters assisted with search and rescue and delivery of aid.

Question 6

What are the long-term responses of Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 6

• More cyclone shelters built to accommodate people evacuated from flooding.
• Thousands of homes built away from areas at risk from flooding.
• Rice farming and fishing quickly re-established.
• Rebuilding of roads, bridges and airport facilities.

Question 7

What topic is the Typhoon Haiyan case study part of?

Answer 7

Natural Hazards (hurricane)