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22 results found for '"Flood control"' in Keywords.
Flood warning system and floods in London (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the flood defences and a possible flood in London. Looks at the warning system and how close central London came to being flooded. David Rutter(?) the GLCâs flood control officer is...
Flood warning system and floods in London (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male speaker (not identified) on how close to a major flood Central London was, risk for today and how the warning system works. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Jill Lourie).
Thames defences and London floods (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified male speaker on the possibility of the Thames breaking its banks or if it will overflow. It looks at what is being done to raise the banks of the Thames. Female interviewer not...
Storms and floods (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Paul Beard reports on the storms that hit Kent and the rising water level in the Thames and evacuations that took place. It then looks at the effect the storms have had on the rest of the country.
Thames Barrier explained (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with project director John Grice about the function of the Thames Barrier. Low pressures in the North Sea, melting polar ice caps and the settlement of London has increased flooding risks in the...
Denis Howell on floods in UK (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Minister of Floods Denis Howell about the threat of floods in the south-west of England, following recent heavy snowfall, and on the supply of possible aid to the region. The interview comes...
Air drops to flood areas in UK (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview from Exeter Airport on the aid drops including to farmers for livestock, being made following the floods that have hit the south of England. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.
GLC flood practice (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
An unidentified GLC official from the Flood Control Centre talks about London’s flood warning practice involving the military, the emergency services, and utility companies. Male interviewer not identified.
GLC flood practice (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
An unidentified GLC official outlines the procedure and success of a flood warning practice in London. Male interviewer not identified.
London flood practice (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
An unidentified GLC official talks about the success of London’s flood warning practice and explains the benefit of such an exercise for the emergency services. Male interviewer not identified.