Cockermouth Flood - Flashcards
When did the flood occur?
19th November 2009
What was the main cause of the flood?
316mm of rain fell in 24 hour
How many people died in floor?
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 two environmental primary effect
The river tore loose and carried away hundreds of trees damaging ecosystems.
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 put in place?
Flood walls to protect homes and flood gates.
What did network rail build?
A new station at Workington.
