Topic 10: Vulnerability & Resilience
Case Study: The North Wales (Towyn) Floods of 1990
In 1990 a series of floods swept across the north of Wales, becoming known as the Towyn Floods. Over 6000 people were affected and people were still in temporary accommodation months after the event. Complex financial and management issues arose and some victims required ongoing support and care for several years. In the following clip you will view the operation of ‘Rest Centres’ and the ‘One Stop Help Centre’ which are more commonly known as Disaster Recovery Centres nowadays.
View the film clip and then complete the Activities.
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Chief Superintendent Brian Davis of the North Wales Police mentions a number of unforeseen problems that occurred in the Rest Centres. What were they? 
Source: www.aberth.com/aish/towynfloods.htm accessed September 2010. |
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How does Colette Homer, Team Manager, Community Resources Centre, define Rehabilitation? Do you agree with her definition? |
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