Somerset Levels Floods 2014
somerset levels case study
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- Created on: 02-10-21 16:30
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- Somerset Levels Floods 2014
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- when
- 2014
- where
- large area of low lying farmland
- why
- rivers hadn't been dredged for 20 yrs
- clogged with sediment
- high tides + storm surges
- increased water levels
- rivers hadn't been dredged for 20 yrs
- when
- primary effects
- 2,000 died
- 6,800+ ha farmland destroyed
- 600 homes flooded
- immediate responses
- 1,000 livestock evacuated
- villages cut off by floods used boats for transport
- community grps + volunteers gave support
- long term reponses
- Flood Action Plan launched by Somerset County Council
- reduce further risk
- flood defences in vulnerable communities
- road levels raised
- businesses can continue running during future floods
- maintain communication
- Flood Action Plan launched by Somerset County Council
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