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1
Q

When did the flood occur?

A

19th November 2009

2
Q

What was the main cause of the flood?

A

316mm of rain fell in 24 hours

3
Q

How many people died in the flood?

A

1 person

4
Q

How many homes were flooded?

A

1500

5
Q

Name two economic primary effects

A

6 bridges collapsed

Farm livestock was killed and so were buildings and fences

6
Q

Give an environmental primary effect

A

The river tore loose and carried away hundreds of trees damaging ecosystems

7
Q

Give a social secondary effect

A

Contaminated water posed health risks

8
Q

Give two economic secondary effects

A

Loss of Christmas trade due to loss of tourism

Insurance costs were more than £100million

9
Q

Give an environmental secondary effect

A

Landslides

10
Q

How many people were rescued?

A

200 proper rescued by RAF helicopter

11
Q

What did the army build?

A

Temporary footbridge

12
Q

What happened to small businesses

A

Temporary trading places

13
Q

What new flood management strategies were put in place?

A

Flood walls to protect homes and flood gates

14
Q

What did network rail build?

A

A new station at Workington