Typhoon Haiyan

• What category was Typhoon Haiyan?

  Category 5 super typhoon
• When did Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines?

  In November 2013
• What was Typhoon Haiyan known for?

  Being one of the most powerful storms
• When did Typhoon Haiyan begin as a tropical depression?

  On the 2nd of November
• When did Typhoon Haiyan make landfall in the Philippines?

  On the 7th of November
• What happened to Typhoon Haiyan after it hit the Philippines?

  It weakened while traveling northwest
• When did Typhoon Haiyan collapse?

  On the 10th of November
• What were the sustained wind speeds of Typhoon Haiyan?

  230 km/h and 315 km/h
• How high did storm surges reach during Typhoon Haiyan?

  Over 5 metres above sea level
• What was the worst affected area by Typhoon Haiyan?

  The province of Leyte
• What percentage of Tacloban was destroyed after the storm surge?

  90%
• How many people died due to Typhoon Haiyan?

  At least 6,300 people
• What caused major shortages after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Destruction of food, water, and aid supplies
• What was a secondary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?

  Outbreaks of disease due to poor sanitation
• How many fishing boats were destroyed?

  30,000 fishing boats
• What natural disaster caused landslides after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Flooding and heavy rain
• How many people were displaced by Typhoon Haiyan?

  Over 600,000 people
• What was the impact on morgues after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Morgues became overwhelmed with bodies
• What was a consequence of disrupted flights and ferry services?

  Slowed distribution of aid supplies
• How much rain fell during Typhoon Haiyan?

  Over 400mm of rain
• What did the Red Cross supply to limit disease outbreaks?

  Clean water to over 1.1 million people
• What were the immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

  • International aid organizations provided food and water
  • Philippines Red Cross pre-positioned emergency supplies
  • Military aircrafts from Canada and USA assisted
  • Field hospitals set up by France, Belgium, and Israel
  • Over 1,200 evacuation centres established
• What were the long-term responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

  • Financial aid from various countries and UN
  • Cash-for-work programs by UNDP
  • Vaccination programs by UNICEF and WHO
  • 'Build back better' strategy for housing
  • Rebuilding of infrastructure and support for fishing
• What was the purpose of the 'build back better' strategy?

  To rehome those in coastal areas
• What was a challenge faced by coconut farmers after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Coconut trees take years to grow
• Why are mangrove forests important after Typhoon Haiyan?

  They act as a barrier against storm surges
• What was the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on education?

  Disruption of schools and education
• What was a significant health concern after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Outbreaks of disease due to poor sanitation
• How did the destruction of crops affect the population?

  6 million people lost their source of income
• What was the role of Oxfam after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Supported the replacement of fishing boats
• What did the UNDP do to help recovery?

  Set up cash-for-work programs
• What was the effect of storm surges on coastal areas?

  Flattened and destroyed coastal areas
• What was a major logistical issue after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Disrupted flights and ferry services
• What was the impact of heavy rain on infrastructure?

  Damaged buildings and infrastructure
• How did the international community respond to Typhoon Haiyan?

  Provided immediate aid and support
• What was the effect of looting and violence in Tacloban?

  Increased chaos and disorder
• What was the role of environmental organizations after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Restored mangrove forests along coasts
• What was a significant challenge for aid distribution?

  Blocked roads due to landslides
• What was the main cause of disease outbreaks after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Poor sanitation conditions
• What was the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on the fishing industry?

  Severe damage to livelihoods