Beast From The East

Question 1

Caused by

Answer 1

Storm Emma and low pressure from Siberia

Question 2

Conditions

Answer 2

Temps to -10
Wind chill of -22
Wind speeds exceeding 70mph

Question 3

Primary effects

Answer 3

15-20 cm snowfall
Snow drifts of 7m
Waves batter coastlines
Hundreds stranded on m80 for 36 hours
Crops damaged - fruit/vegetables

Question 4

Secondary effects

Answer 4

Gas deficit warning
NHS cancelled non urgent operations
Trains stranded on tracks overnight in Dorset
Thousands of homes left without power
Schools closed
Flights cancelled

Question 5

Short term responses

Answer 5

Armed forces drove nhs workers to work
Greggs delivery driver hands out food
Taxi firms offering to shop and fetch medicine
Red weather warning
Snow plough and grit
Businesses asked to reduce gas usage
Blankets and camp beds issued to those at Glasgow airport

Question 6

Long term responses

Answer 6

Very little done