Effects - Boscastle Flashcards
1
Q
What were the Social Immediate effects?
A
- Stress and aniexty for local people
- Cars belonging to more than 1,000 people washed a way
2
Q
Economic Immediate Effects
A
- Bridges and roads damaged
- 25 business properties destroyed
3
Q
Environmental Immediate
A
- Gardens and pavements destroyed by the weight of floodwater
4
Q
Social Long Term
A
- Homes destroyed
5
Q
Economic Long Term
A
- Income from tourism was lost. This had an impact on the local economy
- Insurance companies paid out an estimated £20 million to repair damaged properties
