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AEMA Division B Hazard Mitigation Plan Citizen Survey

1.Prior to this survey, were you aware of your county's hazard mitigation plan?
2.In what county do you live?(Required.)
3.Do you live in a municipality or in an unincorporated part of the county?
4.Do you own your home?
5.In what type of dwelling unit do you live?
6.In what county do you work?
7.During the last 10 years, have you or someone in your household directly experienced a natural disaster, such as a flood, tornado, severe windstorm, or wildfire?
8.How concerned are you about the following natural disasters?
Very Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Neutral
Not Very Concerned
Not Concerned
Dam Failure
Drought
Earthquake
Extreme Heat
Flooding or Flash Flooding
Hail
High Winds, Severe Storms, Thunderstorms
Hurricane, Tropical Storm, Tropical Depression
Landslide
Land Subsidence, Sinkhole
Lightning
Tornado
Wildfire
Winter/Ice Storm, Extreme Cold
9.Which of the following natural disasters is most likely to result in serious damage to property, injury, or loss of life?
10.Which of the following natural disasters do you think is most likely to impact you or your household?
11.Which of the following sources is most effective at warning you and your household of approaching storms or likelihood of other natural disasters? Please select all that apply.
12.Which of the following sources do you feel provides the most reliable information before and during a natural disaster event?
13.Please indicate how important you feel that it is to protect the following community assets or facilities in the event of a natural disaster?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Senior or Elder Care Facilities
Schools (K-12)
Colleges and Universities
Hospitals
Fire/Police Stations
Museums and Historic Buildings
Major Industries
Small and Medium Size Businesses
Local Government Buildings (City Hall, Courthouse)
Parks and Recreational Areas
Major Bridges
Major Thoroughfares and Roads
Utility (Electric, Water, Sewer, Gas) Systems
Financial Institutions
Retail Establishments (Grocery or Variety Store)
14.Many activities can reduce overall risk from natural hazard events. Activities can be both regulatory and non-regulatory. Please indicate your opinion of the following types of strategies to reduce risk and loss associated with natural disasters.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I support implementing government rules to reduce risk.
I support a non-governmental approach to reducing risk.
I support a mix of both governmental and non-governmental approaches to reducing risk.
I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards.
I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local)to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards.
I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters.
I support protecting historical and cultural structures.
I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant.
I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event.
I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools.
I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure.
I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions.
15.Planning for natural disaster events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements will help determine priorities in planning for natural hazards. Please indicate how important each one is to you.
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Protecting Private Property
Protecting Critical Facilities (e.g.transportation networks, hospitals,police/fire stations)
Preventing Development in Hazards Areas
Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g., streams, wetlands)
Protecting historical and cultural landmarks
Protecting and reducing damage to utilities
Strengthening emergency services (e.g.,police, fire ambulance)
Disclosing natural hazard risks during realestate transactions
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations and businesses
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