Storm Ophelia Flashcards
1
Q
When did it occur
A
October 2017
2
Q
What category was it
A
Category 1 but weekend down to Category 3 when it reached land
3
Q
What was issued
A
Status red warning, all business and school were closed and people were advised to stay inside
4
Q
Where did it hit
A
The southwest first (cork & kerry) then moved to the rest of Ireland
5
Q
What were the wind speeds
A
156km/hr were recorded in places
6
Q
Economic impacts
A
Damage to infrastructure
Business disruption
Agriculture loss
7
Q
Social impacts
A
Property damage
Injuries and health concerns
Disruption of services
8
Q
Environmental impacts
A
Forest devastation
Coastel eroisin
9
Q
What happend after the storm
A
Crews cleared debris, restored power & water supplies and reopened roads and services asap
