Boscastle Flood Flashcards
1
Q
What was the cause?
A
200mm rain fell in 12 hours
2
Q
What sort of area is boscastle?
A
A narrow, steep sided valley
3
Q
How many helicopters were used?
A
7
4
Q
How many people were rescued by helicopters?
A
150
5
Q
How many cars and buildings washed away?
A
75 cars, 6 buildings
6
Q
What was the flood relief scheme?
A
Widen and deepen river channel, remove or raise bridges, raised car park above flood level, plant trees closer to drainage basin to absorb water and lessen runoff.
7
Q
How much did the flood relief scheme cost?
A
£4.6 million
