cockermouth flood 2009 Flashcards
when did the flood occur
19th october 2009
what was the main cause of the flood
316mm of rain fell in 24 hours
how many people died in this flood
1 person
how many homes were flooded
1500
name two economic primary effects
6 bridges collapsed, farm livestock was killed and so were buildings and fences
give an environmental primary effect
the river tore loose and carried away hundreds of trees damaging ecosystem
give a social secondary effect
contaminated water posed health risks
give two economic secondary effects
loss of christmas trade due to loss of tourism, insurance costs were more than £100 million
give an environmental secondary effect
landslides
how were people rescued
200 people rescued by RAF helicopter
what did the army build
temporary footbridge
what happened to small business
temporary trading places
what new flood management strategies were out in place
flood walls to protect homes and floodgates
what did the network rail build
a new station at workington
