Hurricane of 1938

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Hurricane
gptkbp:affects changed building codes
gptkbp:aftermath major rebuilding efforts
gptkbp:average_rainfall up to 12 inches
gptkbp:category Category 5
gptkbp:climate_impact discussed in studies
gptkbp:community_involvement took years to complete
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:damage $308 million
gptkbp:date September 21, 1938
gptkbp:death gptkb:600
gptkbp:distillation_process gptkb:New_England
gptkbp:duration September 21 to September 23, 1938
gptkbp:economic_impact significant losses reported
gptkbp:emergency_exits thousands
gptkbp:emergency_services improved in subsequent years
became a focus for local governments
gptkbp:famous_for unexpected intensity
gptkbp:flood_control extensive
up to 25 feet
devastated coastal areas
gptkbp:formed gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:government_response federal aid provided
gptkbp:has_beach gptkb:Long_Island,_New_York
gptkbp:historical_analysis frequently studied by meteorologists
gptkbp:historical_impact shaped future hurricane responses.
gptkbp:historical_records well-documented
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the deadliest hurricanes in U. S. history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hurricane of 1938
gptkbp:investment 940 mb
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:New_England
gptkbp:legacy remains a reference point for future storms
gptkbp:legislation disaster management policies
gptkbp:max_speed 125 mph
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive at the time
gptkbp:name gptkb:Great_New_England_Hurricane
gptkbp:notable_influence infrastructure damage
gptkbp:precursors tropical wave
gptkbp:public_awareness increased about hurricanes
gptkbp:research analyzed for patterns
gptkbp:responds_to emergency services mobilized
gptkbp:safety emphasized in aftermath
gptkbp:safety_measures gptkb:1938_Atlantic_hurricane_season
continues to this day
issued prior to landfall
gptkbp:survivors numerous accounts exist
gptkbp:track unusual for its path
gptkbp:type_of_insurance flooded insurance systems
gptkbp:weather_conditions yes
improved after this event
notable for its rapid intensification
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lifesaving_Service
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5