TYPHOON HAIYAN

• What year? 


  2013
• Hit where? 


  Philippines
• Winds up to…mph? 


  170
• Waves as high as …m ?

  15
• Category storm (Saffir-Simpson Scale)?

  5
• Primary effects (2x)

  • 6,300 killed, most in storm surge
  • Over 400mm rain caused widespread flooding (40,000 homes damaged and over 600,000 people displaced)
• Secondary Effects (2X)

  • 6 M jobs lost
  • Flooding caused landslides, blocking roads and restricting access for aid - shortages of power, water, food and shelter lead to outbreaks of disease.
• Immediate response (2X) 


  • Rapid overseas aid; US helicopters assisted search + rescue and delivery/aid.

  • Over 12000 evacuation centres set up and field hospitals helped injured.
• Long-term Responses (2x) 


  • Homes rebuilt in safer areas and rebuilding of infrastructure.

  • UN and international financial aid, supplies and medical support.