1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:beach
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bridge_Creek_Tornado
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
extensive damage to homes and infrastructure
documentaries produced about survivors |
| gptkbp:annual_event |
memorials established for victims
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| gptkbp:casualties |
over 600 injuries
many survivors shared their stories 36 deaths several children among the victims |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
long-term psychological effects on residents
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| gptkbp:community_support |
community support initiatives launched
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| gptkbp:damage |
over $1 billion
widespread destruction of trees and power lines |
| gptkbp:date |
May 3-4, 1999
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 6 hours
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| gptkbp:education |
educational programs developed post-outbreak
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| gptkbp:emergency_services |
state of emergency declared
issued prior to outbreak occurred during peak tornado season emphasis on tornado drills in schools increased interest in tornado research mandatory evacuations ordered in some areas |
| gptkbp:feedback |
community rebuilding efforts initiated
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
new plans developed for future outbreaks
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| gptkbp:geological_formation |
associated with a dryline
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
changed tornado preparedness protocols
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak
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| gptkbp:impact |
significant impact on local economy
led to improvements in tornado forecasting |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
Central Oklahoma
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| gptkbp:length |
up to 50 miles
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Oklahoma,_USA
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive national media coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_artists |
iconic images of tornadoes captured
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Bridge Creek tornado
Moore tornado |
| gptkbp:number_of_locations |
gptkb:66
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| gptkbp:pollinators |
many storm chasers documented the event
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| gptkbp:public_awareness |
increased public awareness of tornado risks
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| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
increased funding for tornado research initiatives
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| gptkbp:responds_to |
National Weather Service warnings issued
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| gptkbp:safety_features |
issued during outbreak
new safety measures recommended for buildings. |
| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
EF scale introduced after this event
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| gptkbp:significance |
one of the most destructive tornado outbreaks in U. S. history
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| gptkbp:slope_rating |
gptkb:F5
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| gptkbp:trailer |
improved radar technology used
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| gptkbp:training |
training programs for emergency responders initiated
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| gptkbp:type_of_insurance |
surge in insurance claims following the event
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
supercell thunderstorms
record number of tornadoes in a single day varied from E F0 to E F5 |
| gptkbp:width |
up to 1.5 miles
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