Beast From The East Flashcards
1
Q
When was it?
A
28th February 2nd march 2018
2
Q
Primary effects?
A
-15 cm of snowfall in 3 days
-crops damaged
-10 deaths
-10 degrees
3
Q
Secondary effects?
A
-1000s homes left without power
-schools across the country closed for 3 days
4
Q
Short term responses
A
-community centres opens for homeless people to shelter from conditions
-snow plough, gritters and tractors go out in force to clear snow on roads
5
Q
Background
A
-10 people killed
-temperature dropped to -10c
