Desmond UK 2015

Desmond UK 2015

1. Primary Effects

   • 40 schools closed
   • 50k without power
   • Trees ripped out
   • Footpaths and walls washed away

2. Secondary Effects

   • £500 mil damage in Cumbria
   • Landslides in many places
   • Many evacuations took place
   • UK economy £3 bil down by other storms

3. Primary Responses

   • 100 flood warnings
   • 350 military personnel
   • £400k donated 48 hours
   • supplies to remote areas

4. Secondary Responses

   • Repair and renew scheme
   • Recovery Fund
   • Cumbrian Flood Partnership Group
   • National Flood Resilience Review