The Beast From The East - Hazards

Question 1

How was the beast from the east formed

Answer 1

Formed when a Polar Vortex (from Siberia) meets storm Emma

Question 2

How many people died to the beast from the east

Answer 2

10

Question 3

What were the primary effects of the beast from the east

Answer 3

15-20cm of snow fall over 3 days
Snow drifts of 7m
Some people were stranded on the M80 for up to 36hours

Question 4

Secondary effects from the beast from the east

Answer 4

Uk issued with a gas deficit warning

NHS cancelled non urgent operations and clinics

Schools for up to 3 days

Flights cancelled

Thousands of homes left without power

Question 5

What were the responses to the beast from the east

Answer 5

Army was deployed to rescue drivers and drive NHS workers to work

Community centres were open for the homeless

Red weather warnings were issued to help people prepare

Snough ploughs, gritters and tractors clearef the roads