Survey Results

Page: Part I

1. Which of the following best describes you? (Please select all that apply)
	answered question				91
	skipped question				16
	Less than 5 years	5-10 years	10-20 years	More than 20 years	Rating Count
Full-time resident of Virginia Beach	5.0% (4)	6.3% (5)	15.0% (12)	73.8% (59)	80
Part-time resident of Virginia Beach	33.3% (1)	33.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	33.3% (1)	3
Virginia Beach business owner	14.3% (1)	14.3% (1)	28.6% (2)	42.9% (3)	7
Work in Virginia Beach	9.4% (3)	12.5% (4)	28.1% (9)	50.0% (16)	32

2. Do you rent or own your place of residence?
	answered question		103
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Rent		12.6%	13
Own		87.4%	90

3. Do you live on or own a waterfront property?
	answered question		105
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
No		68.6%	72
Yes		31.4%	33

4. How important an issue is sea level rise in the Virginia Beach area?
	answered question		107
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Don’t Know		1.9%	2
Not Important		0.9%	1
Somewhat Important		16.8%	18
Very Important		80.4%	86

5. In your opinion, sea level rise is a: (Please select all that apply)
	answered question		107
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Short-term problem that will go away		1.9%	2
Long-term problem that we need to plan for		80.4%	86
Natural process over which we have no control		31.8%	34
Process made worse by humans that we can change, for better or worse		53.3%	57
I'm not sure/ don't know enough		3.7%	4
Other (fill in the blank) [ShowReplies]		6.5%	7

6. Please note your level of concern regarding the affects of sea level rise on the following:
	answered question				106
	skipped question				1
	Don’t Know	Not Concerned	Somewhat Concerned	Very Concerned	Rating Count
My house	1.9% (2)	21.4% (22)	36.9% (38)	39.8% (41)	103
My job	1.2% (1)	48.2% (40)	27.7% (23)	22.9% (19)	83
Future generations	1.9% (2)	0.0% (0)	21.2% (22)	76.9% (80)	104
Regional economy	1.0% (1)	2.0% (2)	30.0% (30)	67.0% (67)	100
Property values	1.0% (1)	9.6% (10)	27.9% (29)	61.5% (64)	104
Local politics	5.1% (5)	8.1% (8)	39.4% (39)	47.5% (47)	99
Ecosystems/wildlife	1.0% (1)	2.9% (3)	24.3% (25)	71.8% (74)	103

7. Do you feel that dealing with sea level rise should be a priority for local government?
	answered question		106
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		91.5%	97
No		6.6%	7
Don't Know		1.9%	2

8. How important is it to include sea level rise in local government decision-making such as:
	answered question				106
	skipped question				1
	Don't Know	Not Important	Somewhat Important	Very Important	Rating Count
Flood and hazard mitigation planning	1.9% (2)	0.0% (0)	7.5% (8)	90.6% (96)	106
Infrastructure planning, placement, repairs (ex. roads, fire stations, schools, utilities)	1.0% (1)	0.0% (0)	7.7% (8)	91.3% (95)	104
Land-use planning (growth, existing and future uses, conservation, community services, etc.)	1.0% (1)	0.0% (0)	12.5% (13)	86.5% (90)	104
Land-use permitting processes (development, rezoning, special use permits)	1.9% (2)	0.0% (0)	11.5% (12)	86.5% (90)	104
Fiscal budgets	2.9% (3)	1.9% (2)	21.4% (22)	73.8% (76)	103

9. How often do you have to change your route to work to avoid flooded roadways? (Please select all that apply)
	answered question		103
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Never		21.4%	22
Twice a month with the lunar high tide		1.9%	2
Whenever it rains		7.8%	8
Frequently with major storm events		39.8%	41
Infrequently with major storm event		35.0%	36

10. Which best describes your experience with private property insurance?
	answered question		105
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
I haven’t experienced any changes or problems with my property insurance		37.1%	39
My old insurance company no longer insures our area, had to switch to a higher premium insurance company		15.2%	16
My insurance company has increased my premiums.		31.4%	33
None of the above		16.2%	17

11. What best describes your experience with federal flood insurance?
	answered question		97
	skipped question		10
		Response Percent	Response Count
My property was upgraded by FEMA to a higher risk flood or coastal zone in 2009		15.5%	15
There was no change to the FEMA Zone designation for my property		33.0%	32
I don’t need federal flood insurance		51.5%	50

12. Have you experienced any of the following as a result of increased storm or tidal water levels?
	answered question			105
	skipped question			2
	No	Yes	Not Sure	Rating Count
More frequent flood events	27.5% (28)	66.7% (68)	5.9% (6)	102
Building/auto damage due to flooding	67.3% (66)	29.6% (29)	3.1% (3)	98
Storm surges extending further inland	27.6% (27)	67.3% (66)	5.1% (5)	98
Shoreline erosion	35.0% (36)	61.2% (63)	3.9% (4)	103
Property flooded on a regular basis	64.2% (61)	30.5% (29)	5.3% (5)	95
Bulkhead or other shorehardening feature needed installation, replacement, or upgrading	62.5% (60)	29.2% (28)	8.3% (8)	96
I had to elevate my house	91.3% (84)	5.4% (5)	3.3% (3)	92

13. Have you experienced or observed any of the following flood or storm-related impacts to businesses? (Please select all that apply)
	answered question		81
	skipped question		26
		Response Percent	Response Count
Property flooded		72.8%	59
Business disrupted		66.7%	54
Increased insurance premiums		35.8%	29
Need to install flood protection		32.1%	26

14. Have you observed any changes to the environment?
	answered question			104
	skipped question			3
	No	Yes	Not Sure	Rating Count
Wetlands/beaches disappear/change/move	11.9% (12)	86.1% (87)	2.0% (2)	101
Ditches wet during dry season	27.8% (27)	57.7% (56)	14.4% (14)	97
Increase in intense rainfall events	22.4% (22)	62.2% (61)	15.3% (15)	98
Changes in timing of plant sprouting/blooming	31.9% (30)	47.9% (45)	20.2% (19)	94
Changes in bird populations	28.6% (28)	41.8% (41)	29.6% (29)	98
Appearance of new animals/insects (fire ants, mosquitoes)	32.7% (32)	44.9% (44)	22.4% (22)	98

15. What your level of agreement with the following statements?
	answered question				105
	skipped question				2
	Don't Know	Disagree	Not an Issue for Me	Agree	Rating Count
Immediate action should be taken to deal with the effects of sea level rise	5.7% (6)	6.7% (7)	3.8% (4)	83.8% (88)	105
The effects of sea level rise can be dealt with by making lifestyle changes	16.3% (17)	24.0% (25)	4.8% (5)	54.8% (57)	104
There are things people like me can do to address rising sea levels	15.4% (16)	9.6% (10)	1.9% (2)	73.1% (76)	104
I will consider sea level rise when making investments and choices for the future	8.7% (9)	1.9% (2)	5.8% (6)	83.7% (87)	104

16. Below is a list of actions an individual can take. What actions have you taken or are now considering taking? (Please select all that apply)
	answered question		96
	skipped question		11
	Have taken	Will consider in the future	Rating Count
Prepare my property for storms	71.9% (64)	28.1% (25)	89
Talk to an organization of which I am already a member about ways to include sea level rise on its long-term agenda	35.4% (29)	64.6% (53)	82
Join, volunteer, or donate to a local organization that addresses issues related to sea level rise	41.5% (34)	58.5% (48)	82
Get involved in local government planning/land use decision efforts	36.9% (31)	63.1% (53)	84
Contact elected officials	28.6% (22)	71.4% (55)	77
Write a letter to the editor	12.3% (7)	87.7% (50)	57
Other actions taken/to be taken: [ShowReplies]			8

17. What resources are needed to support effective community action on sea level rise? (Please select all that apply)
	answered question		98
	skipped question		9
		Response Percent	Response Count
More information on the subject		89.8%	88
More information on solutions		87.8%	86
A community group to serve as a forum		71.4%	70
Local government leadership		87.8%	86
Funding for public awareness and education campaigns		73.5%	72
Incentives and funding for physical changes		65.3%	64
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]		10.2%	10

18. What types of measures should your local government use to deal with sea level rise and increased storm surges? (Please select all that apply)
	answered question		100
	skipped question		7
		Response Percent	Response Count
Not allow development/redevelopment in flooded areas		87.0%	87
Buy out flooded properties		32.0%	32
Install increased flood protection/raise roads in flooded areas		72.0%	72
Impose special tax (pay for flooding problems yourselves) in flooded areas		43.0%	43
Gradually withdraw public services in flooded areas		29.0%	29
Don’t think local government should do anything		3.0%	3

Page: Part II: Optional

1. What is your age bracket?
	answered question		106
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Under 18		0.0%	0
18-24		0.9%	1
25-34		10.4%	11
35-44		10.4%	11
45-54		18.9%	20
55-64		29.2%	31
65+		30.2%	32

2. What is your occupation?
	answered question	80
	skipped question	27
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		80

3. What is your highest level of completed education?
	answered question		105
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Less than high school		0.0%	0
High school or GED		5.7%	6
Trade school		2.9%	3
Associate's degree		14.3%	15
Bachelor's degree		35.2%	37
Graduate or professional degree		41.9%	44

4. What is your annual household income?
	answered question		100
	skipped question		7
		Response Percent	Response Count
Less than $25,000		3.0%	3
$25,000-$49,999		21.0%	21
$50,000-$99,999		39.0%	39
$100,000 or greater		37.0%	37