2. Maps of Boscastle. Aerial Photo.

4. Heavy rain Narrow, steep valley sides & impermeable ground Narrow channel & building on floodplain Saturated land

6. Picture: www.cornwall-calling.co.uk EFFECTS OF THE FLOODS

9. Write the title ‘Responses to the floods in Boscastle’ Put the following statements in the order you think they occurred after the flood. Draw a line to separate what you think the short and long term responses to the floods were. People worked together Sand bags put down People put up in temporary accommodation Evacuation 7 Rescue helicopters sent in and saved 150 people. Panic Water, sewage systems and telephone lines were restored. Damaged roads and bridges restored. Debris and silt was cleared from buildings (1850 tonnes in total). People donated money to the Red Cross appeal The relief channel for the River Jordan was made bigger. River banks and flood walls were raised A B C D E F G H I J K L

11. Managing the risk of flooding in Boscastle. A £4.5m scheme to improve flood defences.

12. The scheme stretches along the valley, incorporating drainage, sewerage systems and land re-grading. Boscastle main car park.

13. Boscastle car park is being raised in height. This will stop the river from bursting it’s banks so easily. The river lies here.

14. This drain allows water to run into the lower section of the river quickly. Boscastle flood defences.

15. The river channel is being made deeper and wider so that it can accommodate more water. The lower section of the village.

16. New sewerage systems are being put in place. The lower section of the village.

17. Bridges that hindered the drainage of the floodwater are being replaced by stronger bridges that are less likely to get blocked. The lower section of the village. Notice attempts to draw in much needed custom.