2008 North American tornado outbreak
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Tornado
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Federal disaster assistance
Emergency declarations Widespread destruction |
| gptkbp:casualties |
21 deaths
|
| gptkbp:climatological_impact |
Analysis of winter tornado patterns
Influence on tornado frequency studies Long-term weather trend studies |
| gptkbp:damage |
$1.5 billion
|
| gptkbp:date |
February 5-6, 2008
|
| gptkbp:emergency_services |
Tornado in Evansville, Indiana
Tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas Tornado in Murfreesboro, Tennessee Tornado in Nashville, Tennessee Tornado in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
One of the deadliest outbreaks in February
Significant tornado activity in winter months |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2008 North American tornado outbreak
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Emergency management practices
Impact on building codes Studies on tornado prediction |
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Arkansas
gptkb:Illinois gptkb:Indiana gptkb:Kentucky gptkb:Tennessee gptkb:Alabama gptkb:Mississippi |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Documentaries and specials
Extensive news reports |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
Community volunteers
First responders Local government leaders Emergency management officials National Weather Service meteorologists |
| gptkbp:number_of_tornadoes |
87
|
| gptkbp:public_reaction |
Community preparedness initiatives
Fundraising for victims Increased awareness of tornado safety |
| gptkbp:rating |
gptkb:EF4
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| gptkbp:related_event |
2008 Super Tuesday tornado outbreak
2008 tornado season |
| gptkbp:responds_to |
Community recovery efforts
Local emergency services mobilization National Weather Service warnings |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Severe thunderstorms
Supercell thunderstorms |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dover_Tornadoes
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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