Beast From The East Flashcards
What were the social impacts?
Deaths, power cuts, school closures, nhs cancellations, traffic
How many died?
10 people
Which road had drivers stuck on it and for how long
M80 - Glasgow, 13 hours
What were the environmental impacts?
Snow drifts, reduced insect population, crop yields reduced, waterfall froze
How big was the snow drip in south wales?
7m
What was impact on the insect population?
Birds and wildlife without food
Which waterfall froze for the first time since 1929?
High force
What were the economic impacts?
Daily costs, road closures, transport impacted, insurance claims
How much did the storm cost per day
£1billion
How did road closures have impacts?
Reduced supermarket stock, tourism and trace
How much were insurance claims for car accidents?
£10 million
How was the storm managed?
Red weather warning, snow ploughs and gritters, army involvement
How many snow ploughs and gritters cleared roads?
4000
How many critical care workers were rescued by armed forces in Edinburgh?
200
Which road in the Pennines was the military providing support for vehicle rescues?
M62
