Flood of 1935

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disaster_response
gptkbp:affects changes in flood management policy
gptkbp:aftermath infrastructure rebuilding
gptkbp:average_rainfall over 10 inches in some areas
gptkbp:cause heavy rainfall
gptkbp:climate considerations for climate change impacts
gptkbp:community_feedback volunteer efforts
gptkbp:community_health public health issues arose post-flood
gptkbp:community_involvement communities rebuilt after the flood
lessons learned for future resilience
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:date gptkb:1935
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:economic_development influenced urban planning decisions
gptkbp:economic_impact millions in damages
gptkbp:emergency_exits thousands of residents
gptkbp:emergency_services increased focus on disaster preparedness
led to improved disaster response training
gptkbp:environmental_impact altered river ecosystems
gptkbp:exhibition numerous photographs taken
gptkbp:flood_control influenced floodplain management policies
initiated flood control projects thereafter
led to discussions on flood insurance
gptkbp:government_response gptkb:National_Flood_Relief_Act
gptkb:American_Red_Cross
local governments
state governments
gptkbp:historical_records documented in historical records
gptkbp:historical_research subject of many historical studies
gptkbp:historical_significance led to flood control measures
one of the worst floods in U. S. history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Flood of 1935
gptkbp:impact tens of thousands
loss of life
destruction of property
gptkbp:investigates investigations into causes
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:Indiana
gptkb:Kentucky
gptkb:Pennsylvania
gptkb:West_Virginia
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Ohio_River_Valley
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive news reports
gptkbp:memorials memorials established for victims
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Great_Flood_of_1935
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:President_Franklin_D._Roosevelt
gptkb:Governor
local mayors
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of flood risks
gptkbp:related_event 1936 flood
gptkbp:reports_to government reports published
gptkbp:research studies on hydrology
gptkbp:responds_to federal disaster relief
gptkbp:type_of_insurance numerous insurance claims filed
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Republican_River
gptkb:Guadalupe_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5