Somerset level floods Flashcards
1
Q
What year was worst
A
2014
2
Q
how much underwater
A
10%
3
Q
how many homes and acres flooded
A
600 homes
7000 acres
4
Q
impact on farmland
A
became infertile and toxic
5
Q
impact on socio-economic
A
transport disruption - trainlines and roads closed
crime increased as fuel stolen
£100 mil lost by local businesses and £200 mil by local economy
6
Q
How was it able to respond
A
efficient govt response with army sent to evacuate locals
due to being a fairly rich area it was able to recuperate economy
