Storm Jude Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What year did storm Jude occur?
A
2013
2
Q
How strong were the winds?
A
60-100mph
3
Q
How many Homes were without power?
A
600,000
4
Q
How many People were killed by falling trees?
A
4
5
Q
How many people died in total?
A
5
6
Q
What forms of travel disruption took place?
A
130 Cancelled Flights
7
Q
How much did Storm Jude cost?
A
Jude cost insurance companies between £300-500million
8
Q
How were the government prepared in the short term?
A
5 days warning was given to the general public
9
Q
How did the Public Transport Board prepare?
A
Train Cancellations as a precaution
10
Q
How was drainage and sanitation maintained?
A
Drainage infrastructure was prepared in advance
11
Q
What was the Long Term Response?
A
New planning regulations required buildings to be storm resistant
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