Great Storm of 1938

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf natural disaster
gptkbp:beach gptkb:Long_Island,_New_York
gptkbp:category Category 3
gptkbp:causedBy over $300 million
gptkbp:deathPlace around 700
gptkbp:followedBy 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane
gptkbp:hasInternationalClassification tropical storm
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Storm of 1938
gptkbp:influenced hurricane forecasting
gptkbp:internationalClassification extratropical cyclone
gptkbp:maxSpeed 186 mph
gptkbp:notableFeature environmental impact assessments
coastal management policies
public awareness campaigns
public health initiatives
sustainability initiatives
climate adaptation strategies
infrastructure improvements
public safety campaigns
emergency preparedness training
climate change awareness
community resilience initiatives
community engagement programs
power outages
stormwater management systems
emergency services mobilization
emergency communication systems
scientific research funding
disaster response training
environmental restoration efforts
flood control measures
mental health support services
federal disaster declaration
community rebuilding efforts
disaster relief funding
community planning efforts
emergency management training
coastal restoration projects
disaster risk reduction strategies
economic recovery strategies
severe flooding
community support networks
destruction of trees
disaster recovery programs
increased insurance claims
volunteer mobilization efforts
disruption of transportation
improvements in building codes
gptkbp:occursIn September 21, 1938
gptkbp:precededBy 1936 New England hurricane
gptkbp:recordings gptkb:National_Weather_Service
gptkbp:river over 13 feet
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:New_England
gptkbp:type hurricane