Case study- River Teme Flashcards
0
Q
How high was it in 2007, the highest ever recorded?
A
5.97m
1
Q
How many times has the River Teme flooded Tenbury in the last 50 years?
A
12
2
Q
How much has the soft engineering flood plan protecting 100 individual properties cost?
A
£400,000
3
Q
What does the flood plan consist of?
A
Flood boards, special air bricks, one way valves, raised electrical sockets and flood bags.
4
Q
What do flood boards do?
A
They are fit across doors a low windows and work as a barrier
5
Q
What do the special air bricks do?
A
Close when flood water reaches them
6
Q
What do one way valves do?
A
Prevent water coming up toilets and drains
7
Q
What are flood bags for?
A
Placing a room’s contents in
