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How many people died
0
What were local roads cut off by?
flooding
How many houses were flooded
600
How many farms had to be evacuated?
16
How many hectares of land was under water and for how long
14,000 hectares for 3-4 weeks
What was cut off to many people?
Power supplies
What was the cost of damage?
$10 million
How long were residents evacuated for?
Several months
What were floodwaters contaminated with?
Sewage, oil and chemicals
How did volunteers help?
Clear debris and helped rebuild
What campaign group was set up?
Fight for better defences
What happened to the energy supplies?
They were turned off
What was given out so people could move around?
Boats
Was help given in retrieving values?
Yes
What was built more?
Pumping stations
How much money was to be spent over 20 years?
20 million
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