Johnstown Flood of 1889

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:earthquake
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Johnstown,_New_York,_USA
gptkbp:aftermath federal disaster relief efforts
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:military_unit
dam negligence findings
gptkbp:casualties many local residents
numerous personal stories
gptkbp:caused_by failure of the South Fork Dam
gptkbp:community_impact long-lasting effects on the community
gptkbp:community_involvement demonstrated community strength
efforts took years to complete
gptkbp:community_support community support networks strengthened post-flood
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired art and literature
gptkbp:dam gptkb:South_Fork_Dam
gptkbp:economic_impact devastated local economy
long-term socio-economic effects on the region
gptkbp:emergency_services led to educational programs on disaster preparedness
case study in disaster management
increased training for disaster response teams
influenced disaster response strategies
led to improved disaster preparedness measures
gptkbp:environmental_impact significant environmental changes
gptkbp:government_type creation of disaster response protocols
gptkbp:healthcare disease outbreaks post-flood
gptkbp:height up to 60 feet
gptkbp:historical_analysis subject of numerous studies
gptkbp:historical_context part of the late 19th-century industrialization era
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensive documentation exists
gptkbp:historical_event lessons learned for future disasters
gptkbp:historical_impact remains a significant historical event in U. S. history
gptkbp:historical_significance study of disaster management
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Johnstown Flood of 1889
gptkbp:influenced flood control legislation
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Cambria_County
gptkbp:is_aimed_at heavy rainfall
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Johnstown_Flood_National_Memorial
gptkb:Johnstown_Flood_Memorial
gptkb:Johnstown_Flood_Memorial_Park
annual commemorations
commemorated in various ways throughout the years
gptkbp:is_documented_in books and films
gptkbp:legacy influenced future dam safety regulations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Johnstown,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive national media coverage
gptkbp:occurs_in May 31, 1889
gptkbp:public_awareness increased public awareness of flood risks
gptkbp:related_event other significant floods in U. S. history
gptkbp:responds_to community rebuilding efforts
gptkbp:resulted_in over 2,200 deaths
destruction of over 1,600 homes
gptkbp:safety_features led to new safety regulations for dams
gptkbp:significance one of the deadliest floods in U. S. history
gptkbp:team long-term recovery initiatives
gptkbp:type_of_insurance significant insurance claims filed
gptkbp:water_management increased interest in flood insurance policies
improved flood risk assessments developed after the event
national and local relief efforts