Carlisle - MEDC Flooding Case Study Flashcards

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1
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When did it flood?

A

8th January, 2005.

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2
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Which river flooded?

A

River Eden.

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3
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How much rain fell?

A

200mm in 36 hours.

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4
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What is Carlisle?

A

A large urban area.

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5
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What did the discharge of River Eden reach?

A

1520 cumecs (should be 52).

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How many people died?

A

3.

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How many were made homeless?

A

3,000.

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8
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How many schools were severely flooded?

A

4.

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9
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How many businesses were shut down?

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350.

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10
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How many addresses lost power?

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70,000.

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What did children loose out on?

A

Education - schools closed for months.

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12
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What illnesses increased after the floods?

A

Stress-Related.

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13
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How many jobs were at risk from the floods?

A

3,000.

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14
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What were opened to provide food and drink for evacuees?

A

Reception Centres.

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15
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What was set up for the homeless?

A

Temporary accommodation.

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16
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What was set up to provide emotional support?

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Community groups.