Primary Effects
What date did Typhoon Haiyan occur? (DD/MM/YYYY)
7th November 2013
Name one of the diseases that broke out as a result of contaminated surface and ground water?
Cholera, Dysentery, Typhoid
What continent is the Philippines located in?
Asia
True or False? A curfew was introduced to reduce looting
True
True or False? The government decided not to repair major roads and airports to focus only on rebuilding homes.
False- Roads, bridges, and airports were restored to support transportation and economic recovery.
What category was the typhoon?
Category 5
Roads were blocked by landslides that were caused by what?
Flooding
What ocean is the Philippines located in?
Pacific Ocean
Which Asian country sent over $50 million in aid?
Japan
Which NGO replaced fishing boats?
How many people died as a result of Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 6000
What structure in Tacloban was severely damaged, causing disruptions in tourism and trade?
The Airport
Which region of the Philippines was most affected by Typhoon Haiyan?
Tacloban
What type of assistance, including food, water, and medical supplies, was sent to the Philippines by many countries?
Humanitarian Aid
Name one of the organisations that vaccinated children against diseases such as polio and malaria?
UNICEF and the World Health Organisation
How many people were displaced as a result of Typhoon Haiyan?
1.9 million
How much money was there in damages?
$2.02 billion
Which compass direction did the Typhoon originate from?
How many evacuation centers were sent in for the homeless?
1,200
What is the government's response program to the disaster named?
Build Back Better
How many schools were damaged or destroyed?
449
How many people died in a stampede for food supplies?
8 people
How many islands make up the Philippines?
7,641 islands
How much foreign aid was pledged?
$1.5 billion