Natural Hazard Questionnaire

Please answer the following questions

Your County is currently preparing a Hazard Mitigation Plan. The questionnaire should be completed by an adult. The information provided will be used to help improve mitigation and risk reduction efforts in the county. The results will be used in preparing the plan update and participation is voluntary and anonymous. Thank you for your time.

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* 1. During the past five years have you experienced a natural disaster?

Yes

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* 2. If "YES" which of the following natural disasters have you experienced?

Dam Failure

Drought

Earthquake

Extreme Temperature

Flood

Severe Thunderstorm; High Wind, Lightning, and/or Hail

Severe Winter Weather

Tornado

Wildfire

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How concerned are you about the following natural disasters?

	Very Concerned	Somewhat Concerned	Neutral	Not Very Concerned	Not Concerned
Dam Failure	Dam Failure Very Concerned	Dam Failure Somewhat Concerned	Dam Failure Neutral	Dam Failure Not Very Concerned	Dam Failure Not Concerned
Drought	Drought Very Concerned	Drought Somewhat Concerned	Drought Neutral	Drought Not Very Concerned	Drought Not Concerned
Earthquake	Earthquake Very Concerned	Earthquake Somewhat Concerned	Earthquake Neutral	Earthquake Not Very Concerned	Earthquake Not Concerned
Extreme Temperatures	Extreme Temperatures Very Concerned	Extreme Temperatures Somewhat Concerned	Extreme Temperatures Neutral	Extreme Temperatures Not Very Concerned	Extreme Temperatures Not Concerned
Flood	Flood Very Concerned	Flood Somewhat Concerned	Flood Neutral	Flood Not Very Concerned	Flood Not Concerned
Levee Failure	Levee Failure Very Concerned	Levee Failure Somewhat Concerned	Levee Failure Neutral	Levee Failure Not Very Concerned	Levee Failure Not Concerned
Severe Thunderstorm (Hail, High Winds, & Lightning)	Severe Thunderstorm (Hail, High Winds, & Lightning) Very Concerned	Severe Thunderstorm (Hail, High Winds, & Lightning) Somewhat Concerned	Severe Thunderstorm (Hail, High Winds, & Lightning) Neutral	Severe Thunderstorm (Hail, High Winds, & Lightning) Not Very Concerned	Severe Thunderstorm (Hail, High Winds, & Lightning) Not Concerned
Severe Winter Weather	Severe Winter Weather Very Concerned	Severe Winter Weather Somewhat Concerned	Severe Winter Weather Neutral	Severe Winter Weather Not Very Concerned	Severe Winter Weather Not Concerned
Tornado	Tornado Very Concerned	Tornado Somewhat Concerned	Tornado Neutral	Tornado Not Very Concerned	Tornado Not Concerned
Wildfire	Wildfire Very Concerned	Wildfire Somewhat Concerned	Wildfire Neutral	Wildfire Not Very Concerned	Wildfire Not Concerned

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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

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* 5. If "Yes", how recently?

Within the last 6 months.

Between 6 - 12 months.

Between 1 - 2 years.

Between 2 - 5 years.

5 years or more.

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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?

News Media

Government Agency

Utility Company

University or Research Institution

Neighbor/Friend/Family Member

Elected Official

Non-Profit Organization (ex. American Red Cross)

Social Media

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?

News Media

Government Agency

Insurance Agent or Company

Utility Company

University or Research Institution

Neighbor/Friend/Family Member

Elected Offical

Non-Profit Organization

Social Media

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?

Newspapers

Television

Radio

Internet

Schools

Books

Mail

Fact sheet/Brochure

Chamber of Commerce

Fire or Police Department

Public Workshops/Meetings

University or Research

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Prior to completing this survey, were you aware of your county's Hazard Mitigation Plan?

Yes

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* 10. Community assets are features, characteristics, or resources that either make a community unique or allow the community to function. Which of the following categories are most susceptible to the impacts caused by natural hazards in your community?

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* 11. Next, we would like to know what specific types of community assets are most important to you.

	Not Important	Not Very Important	Neutral	Somewhat Important	Very Important
Elder-care Facilities	Elder-care Facilities Not Important	Elder-care Facilities Not Very Important	Elder-care Facilities Neutral	Elder-care Facilities Somewhat Important	Elder-care Facilities Very Important
Schools (K-12)	Schools (K-12) Not Important	Schools (K-12) Not Very Important	Schools (K-12) Neutral	Schools (K-12) Somewhat Important	Schools (K-12) Very Important
Hospitals	Hospitals Not Important	Hospitals Not Very Important	Hospitals Neutral	Hospitals Somewhat Important	Hospitals Very Important
Major Bridges	Major Bridges Not Important	Major Bridges Not Very Important	Major Bridges Neutral	Major Bridges Somewhat Important	Major Bridges Very Important
Fire/Police	Fire/Police Not Important	Fire/Police Not Very Important	Fire/Police Neutral	Fire/Police Somewhat Important	Fire/Police Very Important
Museums/Historic Buildings	Museums/Historic Buildings Not Important	Museums/Historic Buildings Not Very Important	Museums/Historic Buildings Neutral	Museums/Historic Buildings Somewhat Important	Museums/Historic Buildings Very Important
Small Businesses	Small Businesses Not Important	Small Businesses Not Very Important	Small Businesses Neutral	Small Businesses Somewhat Important	Small Businesses Very Important
City Hall	City Hall Not Important	City Hall Not Very Important	City Hall Neutral	City Hall Somewhat Important	City Hall Very Important
Courthouse	Courthouse Not Important	Courthouse Not Very Important	Courthouse Neutral	Courthouse Somewhat Important	Courthouse Very Important
Parks	Parks Not Important	Parks Not Very Important	Parks Neutral	Parks Somewhat Important	Parks Very Important

Other (please specify)

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* 12. 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
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 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 mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk	I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk Strongly Agree	I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk Agree	I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk Neutral	I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk Disagree	I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk Strongly Disagree
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 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 tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Strongly Agree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Agree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Neutral	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Disagree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Strongly Disagree
I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Strongly Agree	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Agree	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Neutral	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Disagree	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Strongly Disagree
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 would be willing to make my home more disaster resilient	I would be willing to make my home more disaster resilient Strongly Agree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster resilient Agree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster resilient Neutral	I would be willing to make my home more disaster resilient Disagree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster resilient Strongly Disagree
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 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 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 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

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* 13. 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 your county. 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 (transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations)	Protecting critical facilities (transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations) Very Important	Protecting critical facilities (transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations) Somewhat Important	Protecting critical facilities (transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations) Neutral	Protecting critical facilities (transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations) Not Very Important	Protecting critical facilities (transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations) Not Important
Preventing development in hazard prone areas	Preventing development in hazard prone areas Very Important	Preventing development in hazard prone areas Somewhat Important	Preventing development in hazard prone areas Neutral	Preventing development in hazard prone areas Not Very Important	Preventing development in hazard prone 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, fire, ambulance)	Strengthening emergency services (e.g. police, fire, ambulance) Very Important	Strengthening emergency services (e.g. police, fire, ambulance) Somewhat Important	Strengthening emergency services (e.g. police, fire, ambulance) Neutral	Strengthening emergency services (e.g. police, fire, ambulance) Not Very Important	Strengthening emergency services (e.g. police, fire, 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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* 14. In the following, please check those activities that you have done in your household, plan to do in the near future, or are unable to do.

	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	Attended meetings or received written information on natural disasters or emergency preparedness
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	Talked with members in your household about what to do in case of a natural disaster or emergency
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	Developed a "household/family emergency plan" in order to decide what everyone would do in the event of a disaster
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	Prepared a "disaster supply kit" (stored extra food, water, batteries, or other emergency supplies)
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	In the last year, has anyone in your household been trained in First Aid or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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	Prepared your home by having smoke detectors on each level of the house
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	Discussed or created a utility shutoff procedure in the event of a natural disaster

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* 15. Gender?

Male

Female

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* 16. Please indicate your level of education.

Highschool Graduate/GED

Some College/Trade School

College Degree

Postgraduate Degree

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* 17. Zip Code

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* 18. How long have you lived in Daviess County?

Less than one year

1-4 years

5-9 years

10-19 years

20 years or more

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* 19. Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

Natural Hazard Questionnaire

Please answer the following questions

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* 1. During the past five years have you experienced a natural disaster?

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* 2. If "YES" which of the following natural disasters have you experienced?

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* 3. How concerned are you about the following natural disasters?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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* 9. Prior to completing this survey, were you aware of your county's Hazard Mitigation Plan?

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* 10. Community assets are features, characteristics, or resources that either make a community unique or allow the community to function. Which of the following categories are most susceptible to the impacts caused by natural hazards in your community?

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* 11. Next, we would like to know what specific types of community assets are most important to you.

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* 12. 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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* 13. 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 your county. Please tell us how important each one is to you.

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* 14. In the following, please check those activities that you have done in your household, plan to do in the near future, or are unable to do.

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* 15. Gender?

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* 16. Please indicate your level of education.

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* 17. Zip Code

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* 18. How long have you lived in Daviess County?

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* 19. Do you own or rent your home?

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* 20. Please feel free to provide any additional comments in the space provided.