Louisiana 1927

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:aftermath creation of flood control measures
creation of the Flood Control Act of 1928
gptkbp:artistic_vision depicted in various forms of art and literature
gptkbp:cause Mississippi River overflow
gptkbp:caused_by heavy rainfall
gptkbp:civic_engagement increased volunteerism in affected areas
gptkbp:collaboration strengthened community bonds during recovery efforts
gptkbp:commemorated_by memorials and museums
gptkbp:community_feedback formation of local aid groups
gptkbp:community_health spread of diseases due to unsanitary conditions
gptkbp:community_impact racial tensions exacerbated
long-term displacement of communities
gptkbp:community_involvement lessons learned for future disasters
slow and difficult process
gptkbp:cultural_events commemorative events held annually
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:date gptkb:1927
April 1927
gptkbp:death over 500
gptkbp:duration several months
gptkbp:economic_development changes in urban planning practices post-flood
gptkbp:economic_impact billions in damages
devastation of agriculture
gptkbp:educational_programs development of programs on disaster preparedness
gptkbp:emergency_exits mass evacuations
over 700,000 people
gptkbp:emergency_services Red Cross involvement
gptkbp:environmental_concerns heavy rainfall prior to flooding
gptkbp:environmental_impact altered local ecosystems
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:flooding
gptkbp:flood_control increased interest in flood insurance policies
levee system improvements
gptkbp:government_response establishment of the Flood Control Act of 1928
establishment of relief efforts
gptkbp:historical_analysis studies on the effectiveness of response efforts
gptkbp:historical_documentation numerous books and documentaries
gptkbp:historical_records extensive documentation by government agencies
gptkbp:historical_significance changed flood management policies
led to changes in U. S. flood policy
changes in river paths
gptkbp:history importance of preparedness and response planning.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Louisiana 1927
gptkbp:impact displacement of thousands
gptkbp:influenced New Deal policies
shaped public perception of natural disasters
gptkbp:infrastructure levees and dams
destruction of homes and businesses
gptkbp:international_response aid from other countries
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Mississippi_River_Basin
gptkb:New_Orleans
gptkbp:is_debated_in discussions on flood management policies
gptkbp:is_documented_in photographs and films
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Great_Mississippi_Flood
gptkbp:led_to flood control measures
gptkbp:legacy influenced future disaster response policies
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive news reporting
extensive national coverage
gptkbp:memorials establishment of memorials for victims
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Herbert_Hoover
Louisiana Governor Huey Long
Louisiana Governor John Parker
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:political_impact increased federal involvement in disaster management
gptkbp:reform long-term economic challenges for the region
new laws regarding land use and development
gptkbp:related_event 1937 flood
1928 flood control act
gptkbp:research research on flood prevention techniques
gptkbp:responds_to federal government intervention
gptkbp:resulted_in displacement of thousands
gptkbp:significance one of the most destructive floods in U. S. history
gptkbp:type_of_insurance massive increase in claims
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Randy_Newman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4