Responses - Boscastle Flashcards
1
Q
What were the responses of the Boscastle floods?
A
- Major incident declared at 5pm. RAF search and rescue were alerted to rescue trapped people.
- To rescue the risk of future floods, a £4.6 million flood defence was completed in 2008
2
Q
Did anyone die in the Boscastle floods?
A
- No, mainly due to the rapid response of the emergency services
3
Q
What was the final response in Boscastle?
A
- River widened through Boscastle
