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How many people were left without homes in the Halifax Explosion?
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How many homes does the Halifax Building Society build per year?
"The Halifax Building Society doesn't actually build homes. They are a bank that used to be called the Halifax Building Society. Now they go under a similar name. They can finance homes, however, they don't build them."
Does Halifax Home Insurance insure more than just homes?
"From my research, no. Halifax does not cover anything other than homes. They do offer great home insurance though. Most people would rather have a company to offer them all of there insurance needs such as home and car."
What kind of people are homeless?
People without homes.
Where were many of the survivors of the Halifax explosion asked to go?
There were temporary camps established around the city, most notably on the Halifax Commons, but the residents were not "asked to go" anywhere. Many homes were only temporarily uninhabitable (broken windows were most common) and were allowed to be re-used as soon as they had been inspected for structural damage.Many residents who had friends or families in the area went to stay with them until their homes could be repaired or re-built.
What is the explosively?
xXx The Halifax explosion was when a ship came into port and a colision caused it to blow up in the port of Halifax. At 9 AM in 1917 the Halifax Explosoin happened because a ship, (the Mont Blanc carrying explocives) caught on fire because the ship Imo (pronounced: EE-mo) accidentally hit it because they had poor communications. Mont Blanc caught on fire and drifted into port, it exploded soon after. The blast was so strong it blew windows out of houses all the way back to Dartmouth, and the shock was felt in Sydney 250 miles away. Because of this 200 people were blinded. 25,000 lost their homes. 9,000 people were injured and more than 3,000 were killed.
How has the population explosion affected use of land?
The more people living in an area the more homes; condos; apartment complexes have to be built and often land is at a premium.
What are the interest rates on a loan from Halifax?
Halifax carries loans for automobiles, homes, businesses, life insurance and also boat and motorcycle insurance. The rates depend on the amount, coverage and time the money is lent to you.
What was life like for people in America in the1930s?
Life for people in America in the 1930s was very bleak. This was the era of the Great Depression, which means that many people were without work, without homes and without food.
Why do hobos not have names?
Hobos do have names because they are people just like you, except without homes.
When was Writers Without Homes created?
Writers Without Homes was created on 2002-06-10.
What are floods good for?
they are good for nothing people stay without homes or furniture and young kids drown
How many homeless from natural disasters?
In history, there could have been billions of people without homes, in total.
