Why do the effects of tropical storms vary between developing and developed countries
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- Why do the effects of tropical storms vary between developed and developing countries
- Developing countries
- They rely on aid from developed countries for the rescue and recovery process
- Evacuation and other emergency plans can be difficult to put into action due to limited funds and resources
- Clearing up can be more difficult
- There may not be enough money to rebuild/repair homes quickly and safely
- Many people could be forced to live in emergency housing or refugee camps
- There may not be enough money to rebuild/repair homes quickly and safely
- Case study = Cyclone Sidr, 2007 Bangladesh India
- They rely on aid from developed countries for the rescue and recovery process
- Developed countries
- They have more financial, educational and technological resources to help the effects of tropical storms
- They equipped to train the emergency services
- Educate people about necessary precautions
- Satelities and specially equipped aircraft to predit and monitor the occurrence of storms
- Are able to observe and predict storms behaviour better
- Can invest infrastructure to withstand storms
- People can prepare by storing food and water and by boarding up their windows
- Case study = hurricane Katrina,2005 south east USA
- They have more financial, educational and technological resources to help the effects of tropical storms
- Developing countries
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