Somerset Levels Flooding Case study

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