8/2009 - Hurricane! Lessons Learned: A Special Edition
 
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Hurricane! Lessons LEarned A Special Edition

1. Think about the chances of a major hurricane occurring in your community in the next five years. How likely - on a scale of 1-5 where 1 is not very likely and 5 is very likely - is that such a hurricane would strike your community in the next five years?

2. If a major hurricane were to hit the Gulf Coast this year, what would you personally be most concerned about?

3. Compared to past years, do you think Louisiana/Mississippi state government is more prepared for a major hurricane, less prepared or is its preparation about the same?

4. Compared to past years, do you think YOUR local community is more prepared for a major hurricane, less prepared or is its preparation about the same?

5. And what about coastal communities in Louisiana/Mississippi, do you think coastal communities are more prepared for a major hurricane, less prepared or is their preparation about the same?

6. Assuming a major hurricane hit the Gulf Coast this year, how much confidence do you have that Louisiana/Mississippi state government would respond effectively?

7. And how much confidence do you have that coastal communities in Louisiana/Mississippi would respond effectively to a major hurricane?

8. In the event of a mega-disaster, who should take the lead in handling the post-storm response?

9. How much responsibility should the government - as opposed to individuals - have in protecting people from loss of life and property damage from a hurricane - if 1 indicates individuals should have complete responsibility and 5 indicates government should have complete responsibility.

10. And how much responsibility should the government - as opposed to individuals - have in rebuilding areas affected by hurricanes and other natural disasters - if 1 indicates individuals should have complete responsibility and 5 indicates government should have complete responsibility.