2010 DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey

DeKalb County and its municipalities are currently updating the 2010 DeKalb County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and welcome your input. Your thoughts on natural hazard risk and mitigation are a critical component in developing an effective countywide mitigation strategy. With your input, DeKalb County and its municipalities will continue to build upon and improve the hazard mitigation strategy and keep the municipalities qualified for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance funding. We know you are busy and respectfully request a few moments of your time to respond to the brief survey below.

1. Please provide the ZIP code of your home.

Please provide the ZIP code of your home.

2. Please rate each of the following hazards on a scale of 1 (no concern) to 3 (high concern) indicating the level of threat each presents to your neighborhood or home. (leave rating blank for hazards that are not applicable)

	1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Floods	Please rate each of the following hazards on a scale of 1 (no concern) to 3 (high concern) indicating the level of threat each presents to your neighborhood or home. (leave rating blank for hazards that are not applicable) Floods 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Wind Storms	Wind Storms 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Epidemic	Epidemic 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Winter Storms	Winter Storms 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Drought	Drought 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Hazardous Materials	Hazardous Materials 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Tornadoes	Tornadoes 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Extreme Heat	Extreme Heat 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Nuclear Event	Nuclear Event 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Wildfires	Wildfires 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Expansive Soils	Expansive Soils 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Ground Transportation Incident	Ground Transportation Incident 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Landslide and Mudflow	Landslide and Mudflow 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Summer Storms	Summer Storms 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Aviation Incident	Aviation Incident 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Earthquake	Earthquake 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Wildland Interface Fire	Wildland Interface Fire 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Railway Incident	Railway Incident 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Hail	Hail 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Urban Fire	Urban Fire 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Motor Vehicle Incident	Motor Vehicle Incident 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Thunder Storms	Thunder Storms 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Utility Mishap	Utility Mishap 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat
Mass Casualty Incident	Mass Casualty Incident 1. Low Threat	2. Moderate Threat	3. High Threat

Please list any additional hazards that present a threat to your neighborhood or home.

3. If you are a homeowner, do you have adequate basic homeowners insurance to cover the hazards that could impact your home?

If you are a homeowner, do you have adequate basic homeowners insurance to cover the hazards that could impact your home? Yes, my insurance coverage should be adequate

No, I don’t believe my insurance coverage would be adequate for a major disaster

Unsure

I do not have an insurance policy

Not applicable, I rent my current residence

4. Do you have any other insurance? (flood, sinkhole, etc.)

Do you have any other insurance? (flood, sinkhole, etc.)

5. Did you know that most standard homeowner's insurance policies do not cover rising water (flooding) or minor subsidence (sinkhole)?

Did you know that most standard homeowner's insurance policies do not cover rising water (flooding) or minor subsidence (sinkhole)? Yes

6. If you are a homeowner and a disaster substantially damaged your home, which of the following would be the most likely option you would pursue?

If you are a homeowner and a disaster substantially damaged your home, which of the following would be the most likely option you would pursue? Repair/rebuild in the same location to current building code standards

Sell my home/property and relocate

Not sure

Not applicable, I rent my current residence

7. Are you aware that you would have to comply with current local/state codes, ordinances, and laws that would affect rebuilding and recovery in the wake of a disaster?

Are you aware that you would have to comply with current local/state codes, ordinances, and laws that would affect rebuilding and recovery in the wake of a disaster? Yes

8. What are you doing to reduce risk of damage from natural and human-caused hazards? (choose all that apply)

What are you doing to reduce risk of damage from natural and human-caused hazards? (choose all that apply) Defensible space landscaping (clear vegetation around house to reduce wildfire risk)

Enhanced homeowner insurance coverage (sinkhole, additional wind coverage)

Optional flood insurance

Installed backflow prevention device(s)

Roof retrofit (fire resistant shingles, hurricane brackets, etc)

Strengthened openings (Doors, windows, and/or garage door to reduce high-hazard wind risk)

Other (please specify)

9. Do you work in DeKalb County?

Do you work in DeKalb County? Yes

If yes, please provide your workplace zip code. If no, please skip to #13.

10. Is your place of work in a hazardous location? (select all that apply)

Is your place of work in a hazardous location? (select all that apply) High-risk flood zone Evacuation zone	Wind-borne debris zone I don't know
Other (please specify)

11. Does your employer have a plan for disaster recovery in place?

Does your employer have a plan for disaster recovery in place? Yes

12. Does your employer have a means of getting in touch with you following a disaster?

Does your employer have a means of getting in touch with you following a disaster? Yes

13. Please list any studies you are aware of conducted within your community or the county regarding natural or manmade hazards.

Please list any studies you are aware of conducted within your community or the county regarding natural or manmade hazards.

14. What recommendations do you have for DeKalb County to improve identification, prioritization, and implementation of hazard mitigation actions (i.e., retrofit infrastructure, upgrade building codes)?

What recommendations do you have for DeKalb County to improve identification, prioritization, and implementation of hazard mitigation actions (i.e., retrofit infrastructure, upgrade building codes)?

15. Please recommend any companies or local associations that should be involved in the DeKalb County hazard mitigation planning process.

Please recommend any companies or local associations that should be involved in the DeKalb County hazard mitigation planning process. #1 Company/Association Name:
Contact Name:
Contact Email:
Contact Phone Number:
#2 Company/Association Name:
Contact Name:
Contact Email:
Contact Phone Number:

16. Would you like to attend a DeKalb County Mitigation Strategy Meeting?

Would you like to attend a DeKalb County Mitigation Strategy Meeting? Yes

If yes, please provide your name, email address, and phone number.

17. Please provide us with any additional comments/suggestions that you have regarding hazard risk and the DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Please provide us with any additional comments/suggestions that you have regarding hazard risk and the DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. If you have any questions regarding this survey you may contact Chris Zambito at czambito@dewberry.com