Effects & Responses: Somerset 2014
Geography: AQA GCSE, topic 1.3.18
Effects & Responses: Somerset 2014
Flooding affected the low-lying Somerset Levels in 2014. Let's have a look at the varying effects and responses.
Effects of the floods
- The social impact was that over 600 houses were flooded.
- The economic impact was that there was an estimated £10 million of damage.
- The environmental impact was that the flood water was polluted with waste.
- The waste was deposited when the floods receded.
Immediate responses
- The immediate responses to the Somerset Level floods in 2014 included:
- The evacuation of people from villages (e.g. Moorland).
- Support from community groups and volunteers.
Long term responses
- The long term responses to the Somerset Level floods in 2014 included:
- The announcement of a £20 million Flood Action Plan by the Environment Agency and Somerset County Council.
- 8 km of rivers were dredged.
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What were the immediate responses to the Somerset Level floods in 2014?