Lake Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Hurricane
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased flood control measures
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| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 2500 deaths
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| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:disaster_response
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| gptkbp:climate_impact |
led to improved impact assessment methods
one of the most intense storms of the 20th century influenced discussions on climate change and hurricane preparedness long-term recovery efforts were needed after the disaster |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
devastated local communities around Lake Okeechobee
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
tested community resilience in the face of disaster
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| gptkbp:damage |
estimated at $100 million
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| gptkbp:date |
September 16, 1928
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| gptkbp:emergency_exits |
mandatory evacuations ordered
faced challenges in evacuation logistics |
| gptkbp:emergency_services |
led to improvements in disaster response protocols
increased focus on hurricane preparedness education highlighted the need for better hurricane preparedness |
| gptkbp:flood_control |
up to 20 feet
caused by heavy rainfall and storm surge flooding lasted for several weeks influenced flood control legislation in Florida significant impact on coastal areas |
| gptkbp:government_response |
American Red Cross involved in relief efforts
establishment of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control projects |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
analyzed in studies of hurricane preparedness
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
detailed records kept by the National Weather Service
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
led to the creation of the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control Project
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lake Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928
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| gptkbp:hurricane_fatalities |
one of the highest fatality counts in U. S. history
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| gptkbp:hurricane_name |
gptkb:Hurricane_Okeechobee
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| gptkbp:hurricane_season_peak |
occurred during the peak of the hurricane season
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:flooding
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| gptkbp:infrastructure |
widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure
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| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
gptkb:Florida
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| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a key event in hurricane history
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| gptkbp:location |
Lake Okeechobee, Florida
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| gptkbp:max_speed |
maximum sustained winds of 145 mph
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive media coverage at the time
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
one of the deadliest hurricanes in U. S. history
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| gptkbp:public_awareness |
increased public awareness of hurricane risks
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| gptkbp:research |
subject of numerous scientific studies on hurricanes
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| gptkbp:responds_to |
federal disaster relief
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| gptkbp:safety_measures |
gptkb:1928_Atlantic_hurricane_season
Category 5 important case study in hurricane research a pivotal event in hurricane history. warnings were inadequate at the time led to advancements in hurricane forecasting technology |
| gptkbp:survivors |
many survivors relocated
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| gptkbp:track |
tracked across the Bahamas before hitting Florida
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lake_Okeechobee
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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