Most Significant Hazards of Concern for Broward County

Broward County Emergency Management Division wants to know your thoughts on the hazards that have affected our county and that are likely to occur again. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below about natural hazards and your experiences with them. Your feedback will greatly assist us in the planning and preparation for these events and in how we can make Broward County strong, safe and resilient.

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* 1. How long have you lived in Broward County?

Less than 1 year

1 to 5 years

6 to 9 years

10 to 15 years

16 years or more

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* 2. What are the most significant hazards of concern for Broward County (check all that apply).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires an evaluation of a full range of hazards. Some of the hazards listed below may not be known to occur in Broward County.

Extreme Heat

Freeze

Lightning

Severe Thunderstorm

Tornado

Tropical Cyclone (Storms and Hurricanes)

Winter Storm

Coastal Erosion

Drought

Agricultural Disease

Pandemic/Infectious Disease

Civil Disturbance

Mass Migration

Terrorism

Cyber

Dam/Levee Failure

Flood

Rip Current

Sea Level Rise/Climate Change

Earthquake

Expansive Soils

Sinkhole/Land Subsidence

Tsunami

Volcano

WIldfire

Hazardous Material Incident

Nuclear Power Plant Accident

Structural Fire

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* 3. How prepared do you feel your household is for impacts from hazard events likely to occur within Broward County?

Unprepared

Somewhat Prepared

Very Prepared

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 4. Why do you feel prepared for impacts from hazard events?

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* 5. In your opinion, what are some steps your local government could take to reduce or eliminate the risk of future hazard damages in your neighborhood?

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* 6. Do you have flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program?

Yes

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* 7. If you do not have flood insurance, please select the reasons that may apply.

Affordability

Property is not in a designated flood hazard area

Have never considered carrying flood insurance

Most Significant Hazards of Concern for Broward County

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* 1. How long have you lived in Broward County?

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* 2. **What are the most significant hazards of concern for Broward County (check all that apply).**The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires an evaluation of a full range of hazards. Some of the hazards listed below may not be known to occur in Broward County.

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* 3. How prepared do you feel your household is for impacts from hazard events likely to occur within Broward County?

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* 4. Why do you feel prepared for impacts from hazard events?

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* 5. In your opinion, what are some steps your local government could take to reduce or eliminate the risk of future hazard damages in your neighborhood?

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* 6. Do you have flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program?

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* 7. If you do not have flood insurance, please select the reasons that may apply.

* 2. What are the most significant hazards of concern for Broward County (check all that apply).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires an evaluation of a full range of hazards. Some of the hazards listed below may not be known to occur in Broward County.