Padiham Floods Flashcards
1
Q
Background
A
Boxing day storm Storm Eva broke the River Caldera and flooded the area
2
Q
impacts
A
3 feet deep
150 homes effected
fire engines and police stations flooded
businesses flooded
3
Q
responses
A
sandbags in front of homes as a barrier
Given £4.9m facelift, used to restore and create buildings, and flood defence to stop more floods
