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The Big Thompson Flood

M Charney, C G Wilber

    The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
    |June 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    The 1976 Big Thompson Flood

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic science
    • Disaster response
    • Human identification

    Background:

    • The 1976 Big Thompson Flood resulted in 139 fatalities.
    • A temporary morgue successfully identified all deceased individuals.
    • The identification process highlighted the need for specialized forensic expertise.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To detail the successful identification of victims from the Big Thompson Flood.
    • To emphasize the critical role of forensic specialists in mass casualty events.
    • To underscore the necessity of establishing dedicated human identification centers.

    Main Methods:

    • Deployment of a forensic pathologist, forensic odontologist, and forensic anthropologist.
    • Establishment of a temporary morgue for victim identification.

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  • Documentation of the identification process and subsequent inquiries.

    • Main Results:

    • All 139 bodies were personally identified.
    • The success led to the creation of the Center for Human Identification at CSU.
    • Numerous agencies sought guidance on disaster victim identification protocols.

    Conclusions:

    • The Big Thompson Flood response demonstrated the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary forensic approach.
    • There is a significant gap in state and federal statutes for disaster body identification.
    • The Center for Human Identification serves as a vital resource for disaster preparedness and response.