Survey Results

Page: August 2009 Survey Questions for Louisiana Public Square

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?
	answered question		9
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
1. Not Very Likely		22.2%	2
2.		0.0%	0
3.		22.2%	2
4.		33.3%	3
5. Very Likely		22.2%	2

2. If a major hurricane were to hit the Gulf Coast this year, what would you personally be most concerned about?
	answered question	9
	skipped question	0
		Response Count
		9

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?
	answered question		9
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
More prepared		77.8%	7
Less prepared		0.0%	0
Preparation is about the same		11.1%	1
Don’t know/Not sure		11.1%	1

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?
	answered question		9
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
More prepared		77.8%	7
Less prepared		0.0%	0
Preparation is about the same		22.2%	2
Don’t know/Not sure		0.0%	0

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?
	answered question		9
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
More prepared		44.4%	4
Less prepared		11.1%	1
Preparation is about the same		11.1%	1
Don’t know/Not sure		33.3%	3

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?
	answered question		9
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
A great deal		22.2%	2
Quite a bit		44.4%	4
Just some		11.1%	1
Only a little		11.1%	1
None at all		0.0%	0
Don’t know/Not Sure		11.1%	1

7. And how much confidence do you have that coastal communities in Louisiana/Mississippi would respond effectively to a major hurricane?
	answered question		7
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
A great deal		14.3%	1
Quite a bit		28.6%	2
Just some		28.6%	2
Only a little		0.0%	0
None at all		0.0%	0
Don’t know/Not Sure		28.6%	2

8. In the event of a mega-disaster, who should take the lead in handling the post-storm response?
	answered question		8
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
State Government		50.0%	4
Homeland Security [Federal Government]		25.0%	2
U.S. Military		25.0%	2

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.
	answered question		9
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
1. Individuals should have complete responsibility		0.0%	0
2.		22.2%	2
3.		33.3%	3
4.		22.2%	2
5. Government should have complete responsibility		22.2%	2

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.
	answered question		9
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
1. Individuals should have complete responsibility		0.0%	0
2.		0.0%	0
3.		33.3%	3
4.		55.6%	5
5. Government should have complete responsibility		11.1%	1

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11. What is your political party affiliation?
	answered question		8
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Republican Party		12.5%	1
Democratic Party		50.0%	4
Independent		37.5%	3
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		0.0%	0
Other (please specify)			0

12. The terms "liberal" and "conservative" may mean different things to people, depending on the kind of issue one is considering. In terms of ECONOMIC issues, would you say you are:
	answered question		8
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very liberal		0.0%	0
Liberal		25.0%	2
Somewhat liberal		25.0%	2
Moderate		37.5%	3
Somewhat conservative		0.0%	0
Conservative		0.0%	0
Very conservative		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		12.5%	1

13. Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:
	answered question		8
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very liberal		12.5%	1
Liberal		12.5%	1
Somewhat liberal		12.5%	1
Moderate		12.5%	1
Somewhat conservative		0.0%	0
Conservative		12.5%	1
Very conservative		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		37.5%	3

14. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?
	answered question		8
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
White		25.0%	2
Black		12.5%	1
Asian		0.0%	0
Hispanic		12.5%	1
Native American		0.0%	0
Mixed race		12.5%	1
Other		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		37.5%	3

15. What is the highest level of education you have received?
	answered question		8
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Grade school		12.5%	1
High school diploma/GED		0.0%	0
Vocational/Technical Degree		0.0%	0
Associates Degree		0.0%	0
Bachelors Degree		50.0%	4
Masters Degree		12.5%	1
PhD/MD/JD		0.0%	0
Other		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		25.0%	2

16. What was your age on your last birthday?
	answered question		8
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
17 or Younger		12.5%	1
18-24		0.0%	0
25-34		0.0%	0
35-44		12.5%	1
45-54		25.0%	2
55-64		50.0%	4
65-74		0.0%	0
75-84		0.0%	0
85 or older		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		0.0%	0

17. What is your marital status?
	answered question		8
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Single		37.5%	3
Married		25.0%	2
Divorced/Separated		12.5%	1
Widowed		0.0%	0
Other		12.5%	1
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		12.5%	1

18. What is your total 2007 household income before taxes? Please keep in mind this information is only for statistical purposes and will remain strictly confidential.
	answered question		8
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
$10,000 OR LESS		0.0%	0
$10,001-$20,000		0.0%	0
$20,001-$30,000		0.0%	0
$30,001-$40,000		12.5%	1
$40,001-$50,000		0.0%	0
$50,001-$60,000		12.5%	1
$60,001-$70,000		25.0%	2
$70,001-$80,000		0.0%	0
$80,001-$100,000		25.0%	2
$100,001 OR MORE		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		25.0%	2

19. Gender?
	answered question		8
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Male		50.0%	4
Female		37.5%	3
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		12.5%	1