Fort McMurray
Physical Nature:
- The AlbertaWildfire, Canada, 2016 - 17 wildfires burnt in Fort McMurray
- Lasted 2 months
- High severity because of antecedent dry conditions
Impacts:
Social
- Displacement: Destruction ofBeacon Hill,Abasands, andWoodBuffaloled to people
being evacuated
- Emotional trauma: decreased mental health
- Decreased physical health: air and water pollution led to unsanitary and dangerous
conditions
Economic
- Damaged infrastructure:$4.4 billion- HIC
- Evacuation and destruction: Led to people not being able to work, loss of income
Political
- The severity, and longevity of the fires caused strain on the government
Responses:
Social
- Strong community cohesion: Led to well-organised responses, support etc.
Economic
- Government financial aid: the government helped give grants and loans to people
displaced in Fort McMurray
- Insurance companies: helped refund the damages caused
- Businesses: were given tax relief to help their recovery
Political
- Canadian government and international governments sent aid (soldiers, food medical
help etc.)
Beacon Hill:how did the character affect impacts and responses
Physical Nature:
- The AlbertaWildfire, Canada, 2016 - 17 wildfires burnt in Fort McMurray
- Lasted 2 months
- High severity because of antecedent dry conditions
Impacts:
Social
- Displacement: Destruction ofBeacon Hill,Abasands, andWoodBuffaloled to people
being evacuated
- Emotional trauma: decreased mental health
- Decreased physical health: air and water pollution led to unsanitary and dangerous
conditions
Economic
- Damaged infrastructure:$4.4 billion- HIC
- Evacuation and destruction: Led to people not being able to work, loss of income
Political
- The severity, and longevity of the fires caused strain on the government
Responses:
Social
- Strong community cohesion: Led to well-organised responses, support etc.
Economic
- Government financial aid: the government helped give grants and loans to people
displaced in Fort McMurray
- Insurance companies: helped refund the damages caused
- Businesses: were given tax relief to help their recovery
Political
- Canadian government and international governments sent aid (soldiers, food medical
help etc.)
Beacon Hill:how did the character affect impacts and responses
