Moore tornado of 1999

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Tornado
gptkbp:aftermath led to improved tornado warning systems
gptkbp:building_codes led to changes in building codes
gptkbp:community_events community events held in remembrance
gptkbp:community_recovery long-term recovery efforts initiated
gptkbp:community_support community support for affected families
gptkbp:complications over 500
gptkbp:damage estimated at $1 billion
gptkbp:date May 3, 1999
gptkbp:death gptkb:36
gptkbp:disaster_declaration federal disaster declaration issued
gptkbp:duration approximately 40 minutes
gptkbp:emergency_services emergency services mobilized quickly
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the deadliest tornadoes in U. S. history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Moore tornado of 1999
gptkbp:is_affected_by south of Oklahoma City
gptkbp:local_government local government response praised
gptkbp:location gptkb:Moore,_Oklahoma
gptkbp:maximum_intensity gptkb:F5
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive national media coverage
gptkbp:memorials memorials established for victims
gptkbp:national_guard_involvement National Guard deployed for assistance
gptkbp:notable_damage destroyed homes and businesses
destroyed several schools
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:1999_Oklahoma_tornado_outbreak
gptkbp:path_length over 20 miles
gptkbp:public_education public education campaigns on tornado preparedness
gptkbp:research studied for tornado forecasting improvements
led to studies on tornado dynamics
gptkbp:responds_to massive emergency response
gptkbp:safety increased awareness of tornado safety
gptkbp:storm_chaser_activity attracted many storm chasers
gptkbp:survivor_assistance survivor assistance programs established
gptkbp:survivors many personal accounts of survival
gptkbp:tornado_alerts alerts sent via multiple communication channels
gptkbp:tornado_education led to increased tornado education in schools
gptkbp:tornado_effects significant psychological effects on survivors
gptkbp:tornado_family supercell tornado
gptkbp:tornado_formation formed in a highly unstable atmosphere
gptkbp:tornado_impact impacted local economy significantly
gptkbp:tornado_legacy remains a significant event in tornado history
gptkbp:tornado_path path crossed through residential areas
gptkbp:tornado_recovery recovery efforts took years to complete
gptkbp:tornado_research influenced tornado research funding
gptkbp:tornado_siren_system tornado siren system tested
gptkbp:tornado_statistics part of tornado statistics for the year 1999
gptkbp:tornado_warning warnings issued prior to the event
gptkbp:tornado_watch tornado watch issued for the area
gptkbp:type_of_insurance large number of insurance claims filed
gptkbp:weather_conditions produced by a severe thunderstorm
gptkbp:weather_service National Weather Service involved in response
gptkbp:width up to 1.3 miles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Moore,_Oklahoma
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7