Thursday, April 23, 2009

Impacts

There were significant economic, social and environmental impacts as a result of Tropical Cyclone Tracy
Economic Impacts
- Estimated cost of disaster $950 million
- Darwin's population went from 45000 to 10500 as many evacuees did not return this had a major impact on the local economy
- Major damage to infrastructure (roads, electricity supply etc)
- Up to 80% of buildings were destroyed

Social Impacts
- Claimed 49 lives
- Approximately 650 people treated for injuries
- More than 35000 people evacuated
- Many people were placed under large amounts of stress due to loss of relatives, friends and property

Environmental Impacts
- Large amounts of vegetation destroyed (thousands of trees)