Section 1 - Somerset floods UK case study Flashcards
1
Q
What year was the flood
A
2014
2
Q
How many homes and farms were evacuated
A
600 homes and 16 farms
3
Q
How much money was done in damage
A
£10 million
4
Q
What type of things were cut off
A
transport and power supply
5
Q
Name 2 immediate responses
A
- Boats used to rescue stranded people
- Media campaign raised aid
- Volunteers helped give support to those evacuated
6
Q
Name 2 long term responses
A
- 8km of rivers dredged
- River banks raised
- £20 million spent to reduce any future risk
