Additional - Haiyan, Katrina

• When did Typhoon Haiyan strike the Philippines?

  November 8, 2013
• What was the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on the Philippines?

  1.9 million homeless, 7000 dead, 14 million people affected overall
• What mistake did people make regarding Typhoon Haiyan?

  They underestimated the storm surge's impact
• How did the locals initially react to the approaching storm?

  They remained calm and unalarmed
• What did Typhoon Haiyan develop into before landfall?

  A super typhoon
• What was the maximum sustained wind speed predicted for Typhoon Haiyan?

  195 miles per hour
• What was the condition of the city of Tacloban after the storm?

  It was flattened and submerged
• What was the storm surge compared to?

  A 15-foot high tsunami
• What did the storm surge do to buildings in Tacloban?

  It swept away weak buildings
• How deep was the floodwater in the worst areas?

  20 feet deep
• What dilemma did people face during the storm?

  Choosing between rising water and strong winds
• What was the condition of the hospitals during the storm?

  They struggled to move patients to safety
• How did the storm affect pregnant women?

  Many unexpectedly gave birth during the storm
• What was the immediate aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan for survivors?

  No water, food, or shelter available
• What did shopkeeper Susan Tan witness after the storm?

  People looting her store
• How did Susan Tan feel about the looting?

  She felt powerless to stop it
• What was the role of the Royal Air Force after the typhoon?

  Delivering aid to affected areas
• What did the British aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious provide?

  Supplies including rice and aid
• How wide was Typhoon Haiyan?

  380 miles across
• What conditions allowed Typhoon Haiyan to strengthen?

  Warm ocean waters and calm winds
• What was unique about Typhoon Haiyan compared to other storms?

  It combined speed, power, and storm surge
• What did scientists call Typhoon Haiyan?

  The perfect storm
• What was the temperature of the ocean water where Haiyan formed?

  About 30 degrees Celsius
• How did the storm affect the local population's ability to respond?

  It overwhelmed their usual preparedness
• What was the significance of the storm surge during Typhoon Haiyan?

  It caused unprecedented flooding and destruction
• Where did Typhoon Haiyan make landfall?

  Giron on the east coast
• What role did the US Navy's Typhoon Warning Center play?

  Predicted sustained winds of 195 mph
• How did individuals experience the storm's impact?

  They faced life-and-death struggles
• What was the international response to Typhoon Haiyan?

  Slow arrival of essential aid
• How did Typhoon Haiyan compare to other storms?

  It was one of the deadliest storms ever
• What area was particularly devastated by the typhoon?

  Tacloban and surrounding areas
• What supplies did HMS Illustrious bring to the affected areas?

  Hundred tons of rice and airlift support
• How many helicopters were on board HMS Illustrious?

  Seven helicopters
• How many people can a ton of rice feed for two weeks?

  30 to 40 people
• Why are helicopters crucial for the relief effort?

  They can reach cut-off communities
• What happened to the health clinics in Tacloban?

  They were overwhelmed and needed support
• What was the community's response during the storm surge?

  They huddled together and prayed
• What was the overall condition of Tacloban after the typhoon?

  A disaster zone with recognizable neighborhoods
• What natural disasters is the Philippines prone to?

  Volcanoes, earthquakes, flooding, landslides
• Why do many Filipinos live in high hazard zones?


  They are forced to live near the coast