The Great Flood of 1955

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Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:flooding
gptkbp:affects enhanced community preparedness
improved flood forecasting
legislation for flood control
gptkbp:aftermath increased awareness of flood risks
flood control measures implemented
urban planning changes
gptkbp:casualties over 100 deaths
gptkbp:caused_by heavy rainfall
gptkbp:damage_estimate $1 billion
gptkbp:date gptkb:1955
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:flood_control record levels
gptkbp:government_response gptkb:American_Red_Cross
gptkb:Federal_Emergency_Management_Agency
local government agencies
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the worst floods in U. S. history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Great Flood of 1955
gptkbp:is_affected_by Northeast United States
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage
gptkbp:notable_event community rebuilding efforts
community meetings held
memorials established
rescue operations conducted
public awareness campaigns launched
environmental assessments conducted
insurance claims filed
emergency shelters established
mental health support offered
fundraising events organized
evacuations ordered
infrastructure repairs initiated
donations collected
partnerships formed with NGOs
government aid provided
community resilience programs established
disaster recovery plans developed
historical documentation created
legal assistance provided
public health measures implemented
research studies initiated
gptkbp:notable_influence economic disruption
displacement of residents
infrastructure damage
gptkbp:public_reaction outpouring of support
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Hurricane_Connie
gptkb:Hurricane_Diane
gptkbp:responds_to federal disaster declaration
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ansonia,_Connecticut
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7