What was the level of preparedness of the affected communities before Super Typhoon Yolanda?

Oct 4, 2014 ... This intensity is among the highest ever observed for tropical cyclones (TCs) globally, 35 kts well above the threshold (135kts) of the existing highest ... Nov 8, 2013 ... Packing sustained winds of up to 320 km/h (199mph), Typhoon Haiyan left at least four people dead, but it may be days before the full damage is ... Nov 8, 2013 ... Super Typhoon Haiyan: Why Monster Storm Is So Unusual. The massive typhoon striking the Philippines is both big and late in the season. ... A ... Nov 11, 2013 ... This map shows an estimate of damaged areas based on an initial survey of aerial and satellite imagery. Nov 12, 2013 ... Notable Features · Typhoon Haiyan formed quickly and intensified into a category-5 equivalent super typhoon within a few days · Sustained winds ... Nov 11, 2013 ... On November 8, Typhoon Haiyan—known as Yolanda in the Philippines—made landfall in the central Philippines, bringing strong winds and heavy ... CARE and its partners are responding to the needs of families affected by super typhoon Haiyan, which has torn a path across central Philippines, affecting an ... Oct 21, 2016 ... Over six thousand people lost their lives and over 1 million people's homes were damaged, displacing over 600,000 people. Here is how ... Nov 7, 2014 ... People effected by Typhoon Haiyan react after being unable to board ... ScienceInsider shares a few lessons from this powerful tropical storm ... Share: ... Typhoon Haiyan was the most powerful tropical cyclone ever to hit land and ...