Lancaster HMP (Public Survey) 2021 - 2022

Hazard Mitigation Planning Public Survey

An important part of the HMP process is establishing and assessing hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities, and developing and prioritizing meaningful and attainable mitigation goals and strategies. The community’s input is critical to accomplishing this important step. Please take a moment to answer the following questions so that Lancaster may create a sound plan that is well guided, informed, and capable of addressing and improving vulnerabilities to hazards now and in the future.

Use your personal experiences and best professional judgement to answer the questions specific to Lancaster.

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* 1. During the past five years, have you or someone in your household directly experienced a natural disaster?

Yes

No (Skip to Question 3)

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* 2. If YES, which of these natural disasters have you or someone in your household experienced in the past five years?

Drought

Earthquake

Flood

Wildfire

Severe Wind Storm

Severe Winter Storm

Severe Thunderstorm

Hurricane/Tropical Storm

Severe Hail Storm

Tornado

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How concerned are you about the following natural disasters affecting Lancaster:
(Check the corresponding box for each hazard)

	Very Concerned	Somewhat Concerned	Neutral	Not Very Concerned	Not Concerned
Flooding	Flooding Very Concerned	Flooding Somewhat Concerned	Flooding Neutral	Flooding Not Very Concerned	Flooding Not Concerned
Severe Winter Storms	Severe Winter Storms Very Concerned	Severe Winter Storms Somewhat Concerned	Severe Winter Storms Neutral	Severe Winter Storms Not Very Concerned	Severe Winter Storms Not Concerned
Drought	Drought Very Concerned	Drought Somewhat Concerned	Drought Neutral	Drought Not Very Concerned	Drought Not Concerned
Invasive Species	Invasive Species Very Concerned	Invasive Species Somewhat Concerned	Invasive Species Neutral	Invasive Species Not Very Concerned	Invasive Species Not Concerned
Earthquakes	Earthquakes Very Concerned	Earthquakes Somewhat Concerned	Earthquakes Neutral	Earthquakes Not Very Concerned	Earthquakes Not Concerned
Infectious Diseases	Infectious Diseases Very Concerned	Infectious Diseases Somewhat Concerned	Infectious Diseases Neutral	Infectious Diseases Not Very Concerned	Infectious Diseases Not Concerned
Wildfires	Wildfires Very Concerned	Wildfires Somewhat Concerned	Wildfires Neutral	Wildfires Not Very Concerned	Wildfires Not Concerned
Other Severe Weather (e.g. Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Severe Windstorms, Severe Hail Storms, Tornadoes)	Other Severe Weather (e.g. Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Severe Windstorms, Severe Hail Storms, Tornadoes) Very Concerned	Other Severe Weather (e.g. Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Severe Windstorms, Severe Hail Storms, Tornadoes) Somewhat Concerned	Other Severe Weather (e.g. Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Severe Windstorms, Severe Hail Storms, Tornadoes) Neutral	Other Severe Weather (e.g. Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Severe Windstorms, Severe Hail Storms, Tornadoes) Not Very Concerned	Other Severe Weather (e.g. Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Severe Windstorms, Severe Hail Storms, Tornadoes) Not Concerned

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Have you ever received information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters?

Yes

No (Skip to Question 7)

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* 5. If "YES", how recently?

Within the last 6 months

Between 6 and 12 months

Between 1 and 2 years

Between 2 and 5 years

5+ years

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* 6. From whom did you last receive information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters?
(Check all that apply)

News media

Town government

Government agency

Insurance agent or company

Utility company

University or research company

Neighbor/ friend/ family member

Elected official

American Red Cross

Other non-profit organization

Social media (e.g. Facebook)

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Whom would you most trust to provide you with information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disasters?
(Check all that apply)

News media

Town government

Government agency

Insurance agent or company

Utility company

University or research company

Neighbor/ friend/ family member

Elected official

American Red Cross

Other non-profit organization

Social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is the most effective way for you to receive information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disasters?
(Check all that apply)

Newspaper stories

Newspaper ads

Television news

Television ads

Email newsletters

Online news outlets

Social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)

Schools

Outdoor advertisements (billboards, etc.)

Books

Mail

Fire Department/Rescue

Fact sheet/brochure

Chamber of Commerce

Public workshops/meetings

Magazine

University or research institution

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware of Lancaster's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP)?

Yes

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* 10. Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires your town to update the NHMP every five years in order for your town to be eligible for federal pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation funds?

Yes

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* 11. In your opinion, which of the following categories of Community Assets are most susceptible to the impacts caused by natural hazards in the town of Lancaster?
(Please rank the community assets in order of vulnerability, 1 being the most vulnerable and 6 being the least vulnerable)

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* 12. What community assets are important to you?

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Not Very Important	Not Important
Elder-care Facilities	Elder-care Facilities Very Important	Elder-care Facilities Somewhat Important	Elder-care Facilities Neutral	Elder-care Facilities Not Very Important	Elder-care Facilities Not Important
Public Schools	Public Schools Very Important	Public Schools Somewhat Important	Public Schools Neutral	Public Schools Not Very Important	Public Schools Not Important
Healthcare Facilities	Healthcare Facilities Very Important	Healthcare Facilities Somewhat Important	Healthcare Facilities Neutral	Healthcare Facilities Not Very Important	Healthcare Facilities Not Important
Major Bridges/Culverts	Major Bridges/Culverts Very Important	Major Bridges/Culverts Somewhat Important	Major Bridges/Culverts Neutral	Major Bridges/Culverts Not Very Important	Major Bridges/Culverts Not Important
Fire/Police Stations	Fire/Police Stations Very Important	Fire/Police Stations Somewhat Important	Fire/Police Stations Neutral	Fire/Police Stations Not Very Important	Fire/Police Stations Not Important
Historical/Cultural Buildings	Historical/Cultural Buildings Very Important	Historical/Cultural Buildings Somewhat Important	Historical/Cultural Buildings Neutral	Historical/Cultural Buildings Not Very Important	Historical/Cultural Buildings Not Important
Major Employers	Major Employers Very Important	Major Employers Somewhat Important	Major Employers Neutral	Major Employers Not Very Important	Major Employers Not Important
Small Businesses	Small Businesses Very Important	Small Businesses Somewhat Important	Small Businesses Neutral	Small Businesses Not Very Important	Small Businesses Not Important
Private Schools	Private Schools Very Important	Private Schools Somewhat Important	Private Schools Neutral	Private Schools Not Very Important	Private Schools Not Important
Town Hall/ Government Buildings	Town Hall/ Government Buildings Very Important	Town Hall/ Government Buildings Somewhat Important	Town Hall/ Government Buildings Neutral	Town Hall/ Government Buildings Not Very Important	Town Hall/ Government Buildings Not Important
Agricultural Lands	Agricultural Lands Very Important	Agricultural Lands Somewhat Important	Agricultural Lands Neutral	Agricultural Lands Not Very Important	Agricultural Lands Not Important
Public Forests/ Conservation Lands	Public Forests/ Conservation Lands Very Important	Public Forests/ Conservation Lands Somewhat Important	Public Forests/ Conservation Lands Neutral	Public Forests/ Conservation Lands Not Very Important	Public Forests/ Conservation Lands Not Important
Parks/Recreation Lands	Parks/Recreation Lands Very Important	Parks/Recreation Lands Somewhat Important	Parks/Recreation Lands Neutral	Parks/Recreation Lands Not Very Important	Parks/Recreation Lands Not Important
Library	Library Very Important	Library Somewhat Important	Library Neutral	Library Not Very Important	Library Not Important
Public Water/Sewer	Public Water/Sewer Very Important	Public Water/Sewer Somewhat Important	Public Water/Sewer Neutral	Public Water/Sewer Not Very Important	Public Water/Sewer Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 13. A number of activities can reduce your community's risk from natural hazards. These activities can be both regulatory and non-regulatory. Please check the box that best represents your opinion of the following strategies to reduce the risk and loss associated with natural disasters:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Not sure
I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk Strongly Agree	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk Agree	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk Neutral	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk Disagree	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk Strongly Disagree	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk Not sure
I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk Strongly Agree	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk Agree	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk Neutral	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk Disagree	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk Strongly Disagree	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk Not sure
I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Strongly Agree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Agree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Neutral	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Disagree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Strongly Disagree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Not sure
I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Strongly Agree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Agree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Neutral	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Disagree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Strongly Disagree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Not sure
I support the use of tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters	I support the use of tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Strongly Agree	I support the use of tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Agree	I support the use of tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Neutral	I support the use of tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Disagree	I support the use of tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Strongly Disagree	I support the use of tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Not sure
I support protecting historical and cultural structures	I support protecting historical and cultural structures Strongly Agree	I support protecting historical and cultural structures Agree	I support protecting historical and cultural structures Neutral	I support protecting historical and cultural structures Disagree	I support protecting historical and cultural structures Strongly Disagree	I support protecting historical and cultural structures Not sure
I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant Strongly Agree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant Agree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant Neutral	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant Disagree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant Strongly Disagree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant Not sure
I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event Strongly Agree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event Agree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event Neutral	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event Disagree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event Strongly Disagree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event Not sure
I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Strongly Agree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Agree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Neutral	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Disagree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Strongly Disagree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Not sure
I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Strongly Agree	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Agree	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Neutral	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Disagree	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Strongly Disagree	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Not sure
I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Strongly Agree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Agree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Neutral	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Disagree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Strongly Disagree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Not sure

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* 14. Natural hazards can have a significant impact on a community, but planning for these events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements will help determine citizen priorities regarding planning for natural hazards in Lancaster:
Please tell us how important each one is to you.

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Not Very Important	Not Important
Protecting private property	Protecting private property Very Important	Protecting private property Somewhat Important	Protecting private property Neutral	Protecting private property Not Very Important	Protecting private property Not Important
Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, medical facilities, public safety facilities)	Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, medical facilities, public safety facilities) Very Important	Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, medical facilities, public safety facilities) Somewhat Important	Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, medical facilities, public safety facilities) Neutral	Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, medical facilities, public safety facilities) Not Very Important	Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, medical facilities, public safety facilities) Not Important
Preventing development in hazard areas	Preventing development in hazard areas Very Important	Preventing development in hazard areas Somewhat Important	Preventing development in hazard areas Neutral	Preventing development in hazard areas Not Very Important	Preventing development in hazard areas Not Important
Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. streams, wetlands)	Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. streams, wetlands) Very Important	Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. streams, wetlands) Somewhat Important	Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. streams, wetlands) Neutral	Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. streams, wetlands) Not Very Important	Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. streams, wetlands) Not Important
Protecting historical and cultural landmarks	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Very Important	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Somewhat Important	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Neutral	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Not Very Important	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Not Important
Protecting and reducing damage to utilities	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Very Important	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Somewhat Important	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Neutral	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Not Very Important	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Not Important
Strengthening emergency services (e.g.- police, sure, ambulance)	Strengthening emergency services (e.g.- police, sure, ambulance) Very Important	Strengthening emergency services (e.g.- police, sure, ambulance) Somewhat Important	Strengthening emergency services (e.g.- police, sure, ambulance) Neutral	Strengthening emergency services (e.g.- police, sure, ambulance) Not Very Important	Strengthening emergency services (e.g.- police, sure, ambulance) Not Important
Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Very Important	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Somewhat Important	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Neutral	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Not Very Important	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Not Important
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Very Important	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Somewhat Important	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Neutral	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Not Very Important	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Not Important

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* 15. In the following list, please check those activities that you have done in your household, plan to do in the near future, have not done, or are unable to do:
(Please check one answer for each preparedness activity)

	Have Done	Plan To Do	Not Done	Unable To Do
Attended meetings or received written information on natural disasters or emergency preparedness?	Attended meetings or received written information on natural disasters or emergency preparedness? Have Done	Attended meetings or received written information on natural disasters or emergency preparedness? Plan To Do	Attended meetings or received written information on natural disasters or emergency preparedness? Not Done	Attended meetings or received written information on natural disasters or emergency preparedness? Unable To Do
Talked with members in your household about what to do in case of a natural disaster or emergency?	Talked with members in your household about what to do in case of a natural disaster or emergency? Have Done	Talked with members in your household about what to do in case of a natural disaster or emergency? Plan To Do	Talked with members in your household about what to do in case of a natural disaster or emergency? Not Done	Talked with members in your household about what to do in case of a natural disaster or emergency? Unable To Do
Developed a "Household/Family Emergency Plan" in order to decide what everyone would do in the event of a disaster?	Developed a "Household/Family Emergency Plan" in order to decide what everyone would do in the event of a disaster? Have Done	Developed a "Household/Family Emergency Plan" in order to decide what everyone would do in the event of a disaster? Plan To Do	Developed a "Household/Family Emergency Plan" in order to decide what everyone would do in the event of a disaster? Not Done	Developed a "Household/Family Emergency Plan" in order to decide what everyone would do in the event of a disaster? Unable To Do
Prepared a "Disaster Supply Kit" (stored extra food, water, batteries, or other emergency supplies)?	Prepared a "Disaster Supply Kit" (stored extra food, water, batteries, or other emergency supplies)? Have Done	Prepared a "Disaster Supply Kit" (stored extra food, water, batteries, or other emergency supplies)? Plan To Do	Prepared a "Disaster Supply Kit" (stored extra food, water, batteries, or other emergency supplies)? Not Done	Prepared a "Disaster Supply Kit" (stored extra food, water, batteries, or other emergency supplies)? Unable To Do
In the last year, has anyone in your household been trained in First Aid or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?	In the last year, has anyone in your household been trained in First Aid or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? Have Done	In the last year, has anyone in your household been trained in First Aid or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? Plan To Do	In the last year, has anyone in your household been trained in First Aid or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? Not Done	In the last year, has anyone in your household been trained in First Aid or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? Unable To Do
Prepared your home by having smoke detectors on each level of the house	Prepared your home by having smoke detectors on each level of the house Have Done	Prepared your home by having smoke detectors on each level of the house Plan To Do	Prepared your home by having smoke detectors on each level of the house Not Done	Prepared your home by having smoke detectors on each level of the house Unable To Do
Discussed or created a utility shutoff procedure in the event of a natural disaster?	Discussed or created a utility shutoff procedure in the event of a natural disaster? Have Done	Discussed or created a utility shutoff procedure in the event of a natural disaster? Plan To Do	Discussed or created a utility shutoff procedure in the event of a natural disaster? Not Done	Discussed or created a utility shutoff procedure in the event of a natural disaster? Unable To Do

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* 16. Please indicate your age (optional):

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* 17. What is your gender? (optional):

Female

Male

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Please indicate your level of education (optional):

High School graduate/GED

Some college/trade school

College degree

Postgraduate degree

Other (please specify)

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* 19. What is your total household income? (optional)

Less than $20,000

$20,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 or More

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* 20. What is your race or ethnicity? (optional):

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Multiracial or Multiethnic

Native American or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Another race or ethnicity, please describe below

Self-describe below:

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* 21. How long have you lived in Lancaster?

Less than one year

1-5 years

5-9 years

10-19 years

20+ years

I do not live or work in Lancaster (Skip Questions 22 & 23)

I own a business in Lancaster but I do not live in Lancaster (Skip Question 22)

I work in Lancaster but I do not live in Lancaster (Skip Questions 22 & 23)

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* 22. Do you rent or own the place where you live?

Own

Rent

Neither (please specify)

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* 23. Do you own/rent a:

Single-family home

Duplex

Apartment (3-4 units in structure)

Apartment (5+ units in structure

Condominium/ townhouse

Manufactured home or mobile home

Commercial/Industrial property (lease)

Commercial/Industrial property (own)

Other (please specify)

Lancaster HMP (Public Survey) 2021 - 2022

Hazard Mitigation Planning Public Survey

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* 1. During the past five years, have you or someone in your household directly experienced a natural disaster?

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* 2. If YES, which of these natural disasters have you or someone in your household experienced in the past five years?

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* 3. How concerned are you about the following natural disasters affecting Lancaster:(Check the corresponding box for each hazard)

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* 4. Have you ever received information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters?

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* 5. If "YES", how recently?

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* 6. From whom did you last receive information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters?(Check all that apply)

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* 7. Whom would you most trust to provide you with information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disasters?(Check all that apply)

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* 8. What is the most effective way for you to receive information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disasters?(Check all that apply)

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* 9. Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware of Lancaster's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP)?

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* 10. Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires your town to update the NHMP every five years in order for your town to be eligible for federal pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation funds?

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* 11. In your opinion, which of the following categories of Community Assets are most susceptible to the impacts caused by natural hazards in the town of Lancaster? (Please rank the community assets in order of vulnerability, 1 being the most vulnerable and 6 being the least vulnerable)

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* 12. What community assets are important to you?

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* 13. A number of activities can reduce your community's risk from natural hazards. These activities can be both regulatory and non-regulatory. Please check the box that best represents your opinion of the following strategies to reduce the risk and loss associated with natural disasters:

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* 14. Natural hazards can have a significant impact on a community, but planning for these events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements will help determine citizen priorities regarding planning for natural hazards in Lancaster:Please tell us how important each one is to you.

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* 15. In the following list, please check those activities that you have done in your household, plan to do in the near future, have not done, or are unable to do:(Please check one answer for each preparedness activity)

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* 16. Please indicate your age (optional):

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* 17. What is your gender? (optional):

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* 18. Please indicate your level of education (optional):

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* 19. What is your total household income? (optional)

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* 20. What is your race or ethnicity? (optional):

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* 21. How long have you lived in Lancaster?

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* 22. Do you rent or own the place where you live?

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* 23. Do you own/rent a:

* 3. How concerned are you about the following natural disasters affecting Lancaster:
(Check the corresponding box for each hazard)

* 6. From whom did you last receive information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters?
(Check all that apply)

* 7. Whom would you most trust to provide you with information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disasters?
(Check all that apply)

* 8. What is the most effective way for you to receive information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disasters?
(Check all that apply)

* 11. In your opinion, which of the following categories of Community Assets are most susceptible to the impacts caused by natural hazards in the town of Lancaster?
(Please rank the community assets in order of vulnerability, 1 being the most vulnerable and 6 being the least vulnerable)

* 14. Natural hazards can have a significant impact on a community, but planning for these events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements will help determine citizen priorities regarding planning for natural hazards in Lancaster:
Please tell us how important each one is to you.

* 15. In the following list, please check those activities that you have done in your household, plan to do in the near future, have not done, or are unable to do:
(Please check one answer for each preparedness activity)