Oklahoma Bombing
Injuries due to the Oklahoma City Bombing
On April 19, 1995, the worst terrorist bombing in the United States history occurred in Oklahoma when the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was bombed. On April 21, 1995, bombing injuries were declared reportable conditions for special study. The Injury Prevention Service conducted an investigation of physical injuries associated with the bombing. As a result of this investigation, an OSDH registry was compiled that included information for 1,259 injured and uninjured persons who were directly exposed to the bombing. Persons involved in search and rescue efforts were excluded. ... [Read More]
Oklahoma City Bombing Injuries
Oklahoma City Bombing Injuries ... All Oklahoma City area hospitals and hospitals in Edmond, Norman, and Midwest City treated bombing patients. Hospitals in closer proximity to the downtown area received greater numbers of patients and more severely injured patients. ... Bombing Injuries ... [Read More]
Responding to Terrorism Victims - Oklahoma City and Beyond
mproving the response to terrorism victims is a work in progress. The foundation was laid by the dedicated and resourceful individuals who responded to the victims of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Their extraordinary work on behalf of victims and victims' families in Oklahoma City and Denver set a standard for other cases that followed and for future terrorist events. The Office for Victims of Crime is deeply grateful to them for sharing their experiences through countless hours of interviews for the development of this report. We take this opportunity to honor them for their remarkable service to the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing and to recognize the impact their efforts will have on the response to victims in the future. ... [Read More]
Office for Victims of Crime - In Memory of the Oklahoma City Bombing Victims
It is with great sadness that we remember the victims of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. This tragedy, which happened 10 years ago on April 19, 1995, claimed 168 lives, including 19 children, and injured 853 others. Individuals and agencies from Oklahoma City, the state of Oklahoma, and across the Nation showed extraordinary heroism during the immediate aftermath of the bombing and the criminal trials. Their dedication, compassion, and perseverance in their rescue efforts, in helping victims and survivors, and in bringing the perpetrators to justice is a testament to the human spirit in the face of such loss and devastation. ... [Read More]
Responding to Terrorism Victims - Oklahoma City and Beyond
Oklahoma Department of Civil Emergency Management. (1996). After Action Report: Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building Bombing. Oklahoma City, OK: Oklahoma Department of Civil Emergency Management. ... Flynn, Brian. (1995). "Thoughts and Reflections Following the Bombing." Journal of American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 1: 166-170. ... American Psychological Association. (July 1997). Final Report of the Task Force on the Mental HealthResponse to the Oklahoma City Bombing. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Center for Mental Health Services. (No Date). Human-Caused Disasters: Recommendations for theCrisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services. ... [Read More]
Oklahoma City Bombing Deployment 1995
Oklahoma City Bombing 1995 ... At that point in history, the response to the bombing was the longest continuous Urban Search and Rescue operation in the history of FEMA. There were 26 operational periods of 12 hours each (In contrast the Northridge earthquake required only 3 operational periods of 12 hours each.) ... [Read More]
Responding to Terrorism Victims - Oklahoma City and Beyond
he April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (Murrah Building) in Oklahoma City sent shock waves throughout America. This event was the most devastating incident of domestic terrorism in our Nation's history. The shock of this terrorist act was magnified by its location—the very center of our country. "This is the place, after all, where terrorists don't venture. The Heartland. Wednesday [April 19] changed everything" ( The Daily Oklahoman , April 20, 1995). The effect of the bombing was far reaching—extending well beyond the borders of Oklahoma. It created mass casualties and injuries, affecting not only the immediate victims, survivors, and the Oklahoma City community but also the entire Nation. In recent years, the Federal Government has been called upon to play a larger role in mitigating and responding to all types of human-caused violent events and disasters. The federal responsibility ranges from immediate disaster relief to long-term assistanc ... [Read More]
Oklahoma City Bombing Injuries
The data collected in this study (excluding personal identifiers) will be used by researchers to develop models of how injuries occur in bombings. Engineers will use the injury models to develop and test building modifications that may prevent or minimize the occurrence of deaths and injuries in such events. Some modifications include the use of laminated glass, tempered glass, and mylar films in windows to prevent shattered glass shards from becoming flying projectiles. Other modifications such as increased and continuous steel reinforcement of building structural components may prevent building collapse. Terrorist bombings are an increasing international problem. However, little is known about the long-term health impact of such events. ... [Read More]
Oklahoma City Bombing Injuries
In October 1996, IPS began contacting persons 18 years of age and older who were identified as survivors of the bombing to complete a follow-up survey. These survivors had signed consent forms allowing IPS to contact them. Of 914 persons eligible for the study, 494 (54%) persons were interviewed; 35 (4%) refused to participate; 11 (1%) had died since the bombing; and we were unable to contact 374 (41%). Forty percent of persons interviewed were male and 92% had been injured in the bombing. ... [Read More]
Responding to Terrorism Victims - Oklahoma City and Beyond
Preparation of this document was funded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The document is based on interviews with those tasked with assisting the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing in the investigative and prosecutorial phases of the criminal justice system. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the U.S. Department of Justice. ... [Read More]
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