Somerset Levels Flashcards
1
Q
When did the flooding take place? - Somerset Levels
A
January and February 2014
2
Q
How long had dredging not taken place for in Bristol rivers? - Somerset Levels
A
20 years
3
Q
How many houses and farms were flooded? - Somerset Levels
A
600 houses
16 farms
4
Q
What were immediate responses? - Somerset Levels
A
Villagers used boats for transport, community groups and volunteers gave support
5
Q
What were longer term responses? - Somerset Levels
A
£20m pound flood action plan was set up
8km of the River Tone and River Parrett was dredged
River banks were raised
