HAIYAN

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  • PRIMARY EFFECTS
    6,300 people died → most by drowning from storm surge↳may lead to spread of diseases if corpses left to rot30,000 fishing boats destroyed↳fishermen couldn't do their job↳less income → less government income through tax↳limited reinvestments made + repairs↳poverty ↑40,000 homes damaged/flattened↳600,000 people displaced↳homeless rates ↑↳rebuilding was expensive = government may fall into debt.
  • 6 million people lost their source of income↳less spending↳less government income → minimal investments↳poverty ↑ + declining mental healthSECONDARY EFFECTS
    Flooding led to landslides → roads blocked↳emergency services were unable to get past↳prevented aid to remote communities↳critically injured people couldn't get help → deaths ↑Hospitals + schools destroyed↳students were unable to have an education↳leading to lower paying jobs↳can't afford better education for children↳poverty cycle ⟳↳other hospitals overrun↳less injured seen↳death toll↑
  • IMMEDIATE RESPONSES
    1200+ evacuated centres set up↳aided the homeless↳boosted moods↳improved living conditions for homelessAid agencies sent food, water and temporary shelters↳prevented malnutrition ↳housed the homeless↳prevented dehydration↳prevented deaths↳kept population safeFrench, Belgian , Israeli field hospitals set up↳helped the injured↳more hospitals = more injured seen↳stress decreased from the overpacked hospitals↳prevented deaths
  • What infrastructure was rebuilt to help people go to their jobs?
    Roads, bridges, and airport facilities
  • How did rebuilding infrastructure affect people's income?
    It provided people with a source of income
  • What was the impact of increased government income after rebuilding infrastructure?
    It allowed for investment in building schools and healthcare
  • What are the long-term responses to rebuilding after a disaster?
    • Thousands of homes built away from flood risk areas
    • Guaranteed people's safety
    • Reduced future repair needs
    • Potential issues: high housing costs and job distance
  • What are the potential drawbacks of building homes away from flood-prone areas?
    Houses may be too expensive and jobs may be further away
  • What was quickly re-established in Tacloban after the disaster?
    Fishing
  • Why was fishing important for the people of Tacloban?
    It was a vital source of income and food
  • What effect did increased spending have on government income?
    It led to an increase in government income
  • What is the positive multiplier effect in the context of rebuilding after a disaster?
    • Increased government income from spending
    • More investments in community services
    • Enhanced economic stability and growth