Waterbury Flood of 1955

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:waterfall
gptkbp:affects changes in flood management policies
gptkbp:aftermath rebuilding efforts
gptkbp:analyzes investigation into causes and effects
gptkbp:average_rainfall over 10 inches
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:Hurricane_Diane
gptkbp:community_engagement community engagement initiatives launched
gptkbp:community_involvement community rebuilding efforts initiated
community resilience strengthened
gptkbp:community_support community support for affected families
gptkbp:damage millions of dollars
gptkbp:date August 19-20, 1955
gptkbp:emergency_services mandatory evacuations ordered
disaster relief efforts organized
emergency preparedness plans revised
emergency response plans developed
disaster preparedness education promoted
gptkbp:environmental_impact discussed in context of climate change
soil erosion and contamination
gptkbp:feedback community support initiatives
gptkbp:government_type emergency services mobilization
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed in flood history studies
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in historical archives
gptkbp:historical_event documented in local history books
part of Waterbury's community history.
gptkbp:historical_impact historical impact on local policies
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the worst floods in Connecticut history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Waterbury Flood of 1955
gptkbp:impact infrastructure damage
gptkbp:infrastructure bridges and roads damaged
public infrastructure improvements made
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:New_England
thousands of residents
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials for victims
commemorative events held annually
gptkbp:local_economy local businesses severely impacted
gptkbp:local_government local emergency management activated
gptkbp:location gptkb:Waterbury,_Connecticut
gptkbp:lost_and_found search and rescue missions conducted
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive national media coverage
gptkbp:occurs_in August 19, 1955
gptkbp:public_awareness increased public awareness of flood risks
gptkbp:receives_funding_from emergency funding allocated for recovery
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Hurricane_Connie
gptkbp:responds_to federal disaster declaration
gptkbp:resulted_in loss of life
significant property damage
gptkbp:type_of_insurance large number of insurance claims filed
gptkbp:water_management several hours
flood insurance policies reviewed
flood recovery efforts ongoing
flood response training programs established
flood risk assessments conducted post-event
floodplain management practices updated
new flood prevention measures proposed
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Waterbury,_Connecticut
gptkb:Waterbury
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5