U1: Typhoon Haiyan

• What was the name of the typhoon that hit the Philippines in November 2011?

  Typhoon Haiyan
• How many kilometers did Typhoon Haiyan cover?

  314 km
• What was the primary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?

  6300 deaths
• What was a secondary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?

  $12 billion damages
• How many people were affected by Typhoon Haiyan?

  14.1 million affected
• How many people were made homeless by Typhoon Haiyan?

  4 million made homeless
• What action did President Aquino take in response to Typhoon Haiyan?

  Issued a warning
• What was established as a new response to Typhoon Haiyan?

  New storm surge warning system
• How many houses were destroyed due to Typhoon Haiyan?

  1,100,000 houses destroyed
• What is one of the long-term responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

  No build zone across coast
• What are the primary and secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

  • Primary effects:
  • 6300 deaths
  • 4 million made homeless
  • Secondary effects:
  • $12 billion damages
  • 800,000 houses destroyed
• What are the long-term responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

  • No build zone across coast
  • New storm surge warning system