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Typhoon Haiyan Revision - Coggle Diagram
Typhoon Haiyan Revision
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Responses
Long-Term
33 Countries and international organisations pledged help. More than US$1.5 billion was pledged in foreign aid
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In July 2014, the Philippine government declared a long-term recovery plan 'Build Back Better'. Buildings would not just be rebuilt, but upgraded to protect against future disasters
A 'No-build zone' was established in the Eastern Visayas. Homes were rebuilt away from flood-risk areas.
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Immediate
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Authorities evacuated 800,000 people. Many went to Tacloban indoor stadium, which had a reinforced roof to withstand typhoon winds; however, unfortunately, it flooded
Over 1,200 evacuation centres were set up to help the homeless.
The Philippine government ensured essential equipment and medical supplies were sent out, but in one region medical supplies and equipment were washed away.
Emergency aid supplies arrived 3 days later by plane. Within two weeks, over 1 million food packs and 250,000 litres of water were distributed
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The celebrity couple the Beckhams, the X Factor TV show, and brands such as Coca-Cola, FIFA and Apple used their status to raise awareness and encourage public donations.
Effects
Primary
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Environmental
An oil barge ran aground at Estancia, causing an 800,000 litre oil leak
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Secondary
Social
Infection and diseases spread, due to contaminated surface and groundwater.
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Many schools were destroyed, affecting people's education
Economic
The fishing industry was disrupted as the leaked oil from the grounded barge contaminated fishing waters.
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Looting was rife, due to a lack of food and supplies
By 2014, rice prices had risen by nearly 12%
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Reducing effects
Monitoring
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The Global Precipitation Measurement satellite monitors high-altitude rainclouds every three hours, which indicate whether a tropical storm will intensify within 24 hours.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) monitors weather patterns across the Atlantic in two unmanned aircraft called the Global Hawk drones.
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