Thousands Urged To Evacuate Ahead of Floods

Thousands Urged To Evacuate Ahead of Floods

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The video covers the flood preparations in Great Yarmouth, where residents are advised to evacuate due to high tide threats. Despite warnings, some choose to stay, citing reasons like insurance costs. Authorities emphasize the risks of staying. The flood threat extends to Essex and Yorkshire, with breached sea defenses and emergency services on alert. Additionally, snow and ice pose further dangers across the country.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are residents in Great Yarmouth doing to prepare for potential flooding?

Building new houses

Filling sandbags

Planting trees

Organizing community events

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are some residents choosing not to evacuate despite the flooding threat?

They want to protect their property

They are unaware of the threat

They are waiting for government aid

They have insurance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main advice given by the emergency services to residents in flood-prone areas?

Call the fire department

Build higher walls

Evacuate the area

Stay indoors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area is specifically mentioned as being below sea level and at risk of flooding?

The local park

The seashore

Up river in Great Yarmouth

The city center

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Besides flooding, what other weather conditions are affecting the UK?

Snow and ice

Drought

Heatwaves

Hurricanes