2021 COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN SURVEY

REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY-WIDE FEEDBACK

Instructions: Please, choose one option (the best possible answer), unless asked to choose as many as are relevant.

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* 1. Check as many of these items that describe your presence in Yuma County:

Business owner

Government employee, to include elected and appointed officials

Local, regional, state, or federal law enforcement officer

Non-profit or for-social profit employee

Tribal government employee

Tribal member

Homeowner

Home renter

Rental property owner

Owner of undeveloped lots or acres

Seasonal worker

Seasonal resident

Non-resident college or technical school student

Student (grades 1st- 12th)

Travel worker from out-of-town (at least 3 months)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Check the item which best describes your primary living situation in Yuma County:

I live in Yuma County 0-3 months annually.

I live in Yuma County 4-6 months annually.

I live in Yuma County 7-9 months annually.

I live in Yuma County year-round, with the exception of temporary trips away.

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* 3. Do you have plans to move away from Yuma County within the next 5 years?

Yes

I am not sure

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* 4. Rank the following quality of life indicators in order of importance to you. In other words, what must you have to enjoy life in Yuma?

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* 5. Rank the following quality of life indicators in importance to you. In other words, what must you have to enjoy life in Yuma?

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* 6. Rank the following quality of life indicators in order of importance to you. In other words, what must you have to enjoy life in Yuma?

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* 7. Which reflects your knowledge of wildfire threat in Yuma County best:

Yuma County has a high-level of threat as it pertains to wildfires.

Yuma County has a moderate-level of threat as it pertains to wildfires.

Yuma County has a low-level of threat as it pertains to wildfires.

I do not know what the level of threat is as it pertains to wildfires in Yuma County.

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* 8. Name 3 organizations in or near Yuma County that you believe can contain a wildfire quickly and efficiently:

I am not sure

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* 9. Name 3 agencies that can prevent and suppress (put out/extinguish) and contain (limit to an area) wildfires in or near Yuma County as quickly possible because they have the best resources (staff, equipment, facilities, leadership support, policies and procedures, work culture, and training).

I am not sure

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2.
3.

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* 10. Name 3 agencies that has a very difficult time preventing and suppressing (putting out/extinguishing) and containing (limiting to an area) wildfires in or near Yuma County quickly because they are poorly resourced and need assistance via grants for staff, equipment, facilities, leadership support, policies and procedures, work culture, and training?

I am not sure

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2.
3.

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* 11. Have you experienced any loss due to wildfires on the property you rent, lease, or own in or near Yuma County?

Yes

If so, when and where? ___________________________

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* 12. Have you been living, working, or otherwise present within one mile of a wildfire in or near Yuma County?

Yes

If so, when and where?__________________________

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* 13. If multiple times, feel free to share this information.

See comments below:

Thank you for sharing here:

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* 14. If you are a 1st Responder, please state the number of times in the past 3 years and the general locations. (Paramedics, EMTs, Police Officers, Firefighters, and rescuers are the most common 1st Responders.)

See comments below:

Thank you for sharing:

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* 15. If you have experienced a wildfire in Yuma County, to what degree did you feel safe during the event?

Very safe

Safe

Somewhat Safe

Unsafe

Very Unsafe

Does not apply to me

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* 16. Do you have enough money and adequate transportation to leave the area (evacuate) and go somewhere else temporarily if an evacuation is ordered or strongly recommended?

Yes

I am not sure

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* 17. Check types of assistance you will need to leave the area (evacuate) quickly in the event of a wildfire in Yuma County? Please, select all that apply.

Direct communication of the event through a home visit

Direct communication of the event through emergency alerts via texts, radio, television, and social media.

Assistance with notifying family, friends, and/or your healthcare provider of your evacuation

Assistance with physically evacuating due to disabilities

Providing transportation during the evacuation and a return home after evacuation

Assistance with transportation costs (cost of fuel or an emergency repair while evacuating)

Assistance arranging accommodations for a pet

Assistance making lodging accommodations (motel, hotel, hostel, family, friends, etc.)

Assistance with lodging costs

Assistance securing and/or storing medication (insulin, pain medication, psychiatric drugs, etc.)

Assistance purchasing food

Assistance securing and/or transporting medical supplies or equipment (oxygen tanks, concentrators, wheelchairs, etc,)

Continued access to medical interventions (dialysis, chemotherapy, rehabilitation, etc.) or allied health (caregiver, nurse aid, etc.)

No assistance needed.

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Given the types of assistance you stated that you need, which can you easily afford to pay for in order to receive it?

See below...

Affordable Assistance:

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* 19. Given the types of assistance you stated that you need, which would be very difficult for you to pay for in order to receive it?

See below

Unaffordable Assistance:

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* 20. Do you have a “go-kit” prepared for a rapid evacuation due to wildfires in Yuma County? (For more information on a go-kit, please, see Ready.gov)

Yes

I am not sure

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* 21. How likely are you to evacuate in response to a wildfire if strongly urged or ordered to do so by an elected official?

I will evacuate if strongly urged or ordered to do so.

I will strongly consider evacuation in my decision-making, but may decide to shelter in place.

I will not evacuate even if strongly urged or ordered to do so because ____________________________.

I am not sure.

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* 22. Do you have anyone living with you, who should be a priority or have special needs in the event of an evacuation caused by wildfires in Yuma County?
In this case, special needs refers to assistance required by persons with emotional, intellectual, learning, physical, and psychological disabilities.

Yes

I am not sure

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* 23. Do you have a pre-arranged meeting place for family members and/or friends in the event of an evacuation?

Yes

I am not sure

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* 24. Have you made emergency plans for your pet(s) in the event that you are evacuated due to a wildfire and found out if there are pet restrictions in your meeting place(s)?

Yes

I am not sure

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* 25. How often are you willing and able to meet with government officials and employees to discuss wildfire awareness and prevention?

1-2 times annually

Quarterly

Annually

I am not sure

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* 26. How often are you willing and able to meet with members of the community to discuss, educate, and plan activities on wildfire prevention?

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

I am not sure

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* 27. Which statements best describe your professional and civic experience level concerning wildfire issues (You may choose more than one):

I am a current (or former) salaried or paid wildland firefighter, with moderate to significant wildfire suppression experience.

I am a current (or former) salaried or paid wildland firefighter, with limited to no wildfire suppression experience.

I am a current (or former) volunteer wildland firefighter, with moderate to significant wildfire suppression experience.

I am a current (or former) volunteer wildland firefighter, with limited to no wildfire suppression experience.

One of my roles in a paid position at a community-based organization (non-profit, for social-profit, or for-profit, corporation) is to help prevent wildfires and/or provide resources during a wildfire.

One of my roles in a paid position at a governmental agency is to help prevent wildfires, protect employees and assets, and/or provide resources during a wildfire.

One of my roles in a paid position at a utility company is to help deploy human and other material resources to wildfires and/or to provide other support services and guidance during a wildfire.

I am a community volunteer, with a passion to help prevent wildfires and/or to provide support during wildfires.

One of my roles in a paid position is to investigate and report on the likely or confirmed cause(s) of a wildfire.

This does not apply to me.

Other (please specify)

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* 28. Which statements best describe your knowledge concerning wildfire issues (You may choose more than one):

I am moderately to highly knowledgeable about wildfire issues in Yuma County.

I know very little or nothing about wildfire issues in Yuma County.

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* 29. In the past 1 year, I have performed or have had the following "mitigation" activities performed to prevent wildfires on my property: (Select all that apply or None of the above.)
Mitigation describes the steps you take to reduce the risk of a wildfire destroying life and property.

Cut and chipped hazardous fuels (trees, limbs, brush, tall grasses) within 100 feet of my home or business property.

Intentionally kept or moved firewood away from my home (up slope or down wind).

Maintained the grass and weeds around my house, business, or other property at a level that does not pose a fire risk.

Removed or raked away leaves and other debris on the ground, roof, eaves, and gutters sufficiently to prevent risks.

Repaired and installed screens to block sparks from blowing in and under my home, roof eaves, vents, and outbuildings.

Removed flammable objects (firewood, brush, and other materials) from under my deck.

Worked collaboratively with other homeowners, business owners, and/or government land owners to create shaded fuel breaks to slow or stop large wildfires before they reach my home.

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 30. In the past 1 year, how often have you or someone else performed any of the activities listed in Question #29 to prevent wildfires on your property? Please, use the "Other" box to specify which activities were undertaken.

Weekly

Monthly

Quarterly

Semi-Annually

Annually

Never

Other (specify activities performed)

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* 31. If you do not perform or have any mitigation activities performed, please share your reason(s):
Mitigation describes the steps you take to reduce the risk of a wildfire destroying life and property.

Please, share response below:

Thank you for sharing:

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* 32. Which of these statements best describes your commitment level in preventing wildfires? You may choose more than one.

If no one else in my community does anything, I will do all that I can to perform mitigation work on my property, even if at my own expense.

I would only perform mitigation work on my property, if it is fully funded by government agencies and/or private entities.

I would only perform mitigation work on my property, if it was cost-shared by government and/or private agencies.

I would only perform mitigation work, if other landowners and government agencies were performing mitigation work on their property adjacent or in close proximity to mine.

I would only perform mitigation work on my property, if I could be convinced that it would increase the survivability of my property.

I would not do the mitigation work under any circumstances.

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* 33. A prescribed burn is a fire that is set by professional firefighters (who are trained in putting out/suppressing and reducing the risk/mitigating wildfires) for a specific land area. The goal of a prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous woodland (forest) fuels and re-grow a healthier forest.
Do you understand why prescribed burns are done?

Yes

I do not understand prescribed burns.

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* 34. Would you like more information on the science and benefits of prescribed burns?

Yes

(If yes, please provide one of the following to receive more information: a telephone number, email address, or mailing address.)

Thank you for sharing your contact info:

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* 35. Do you fundamentally disagree with prescribed burns?

Yes

If so, for what reasons? See below.

Thank you for sharing:

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* 36. From the list below, please select the mitigation activities with which you are comfortable?

Prescribed burns in the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge to reduce hazardous fuels and prevent wildfires

Prescribed burns in the East and West Wetlands to reduce hazardous fuels and prevent wildfires

Prescribed burns in close proximity to Martinez Lake

Prescribed burns on tribal lands

Prescribed burns in other areas of Yuma County.

I am comfortable with all of the activities listed above.

None of the above

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* 37. From the list below, please select the mitigation activities with which you are uncomfortable?

Prescribed burns in the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge to reduce hazardous fuels and prevent wildfires

Prescribed burns in the East and West Wetlands to reduce hazardous fuels and prevent wildfires

Prescribed burns in close proximity to Martinez Lake

Prescribed burns on tribal lands

Prescribed burns in other areas of Yuma County.

I am uncomfortable with all of the activities listed above.

I have no discomfort with prescribed burns anywhere in Yuma County.

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* 38. Three possible areas of improvement or inclusion in the Plan to consider are:

Please, share below...

No suggestions at this time.

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2021 COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN SURVEY

REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY-WIDE FEEDBACK

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* 1. Check as many of these items that describe your presence in Yuma County:

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* 2. Check the item which best describes your primary living situation in Yuma County:

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* 3. Do you have plans to move away from Yuma County within the next 5 years?

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* 4. Rank the following quality of life indicators in order of importance to you. In other words, what must you have to enjoy life in Yuma?

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* 5. Rank the following quality of life indicators in importance to you. In other words, what must you have to enjoy life in Yuma?

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* 6. Rank the following quality of life indicators in order of importance to you. In other words, what must you have to enjoy life in Yuma?

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* 7. Which reflects your knowledge of wildfire threat in Yuma County best:

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* 8. Name 3 organizations in or near Yuma County that you believe can contain a wildfire quickly and efficiently:

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* 9. Name 3 agencies that can prevent and suppress (put out/extinguish) and contain (limit to an area) wildfires in or near Yuma County as quickly possible because they have the best resources (staff, equipment, facilities, leadership support, policies and procedures, work culture, and training).

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* 11. Have you experienced any loss due to wildfires on the property you rent, lease, or own in or near Yuma County?

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* 12. Have you been living, working, or otherwise present within one mile of a wildfire in or near Yuma County?

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* 13. If multiple times, feel free to share this information.

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* 14. If you are a 1st Responder, please state the number of times in the past 3 years and the general locations. (Paramedics, EMTs, Police Officers, Firefighters, and rescuers are the most common 1st Responders.)

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* 15. If you have experienced a wildfire in Yuma County, to what degree did you feel safe during the event?

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* 16. Do you have enough money and adequate transportation to leave the area (evacuate) and go somewhere else temporarily if an evacuation is ordered or strongly recommended?

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* 17. Check types of assistance you will need to leave the area (evacuate) quickly in the event of a wildfire in Yuma County? Please, select all that apply.

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* 18. Given the types of assistance you stated that you need, which can you easily afford to pay for in order to receive it?

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* 19. Given the types of assistance you stated that you need, which would be very difficult for you to pay for in order to receive it?

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* 20. Do you have a “go-kit” prepared for a rapid evacuation due to wildfires in Yuma County? (For more information on a go-kit, please, see Ready.gov)

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* 21. How likely are you to evacuate in response to a wildfire if strongly urged or ordered to do so by an elected official?

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* 23. Do you have a pre-arranged meeting place for family members and/or friends in the event of an evacuation?

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* 24. Have you made emergency plans for your pet(s) in the event that you are evacuated due to a wildfire and found out if there are pet restrictions in your meeting place(s)?

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* 25. How often are you willing and able to meet with government officials and employees to discuss wildfire awareness and prevention?

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* 26. How often are you willing and able to meet with members of the community to discuss, educate, and plan activities on wildfire prevention?

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* 27. Which statements best describe your professional and civic experience level concerning wildfire issues (You may choose more than one):

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* 28. Which statements best describe your knowledge concerning wildfire issues (You may choose more than one):

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* 29. In the past 1 year, I have performed or have had the following "mitigation" activities performed to prevent wildfires on my property: (Select all that apply or None of the above.) Mitigation describes the steps you take to reduce the risk of a wildfire destroying life and property.

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* 30. In the past 1 year, how often have you or someone else performed any of the activities listed in Question #29 to prevent wildfires on your property? Please, use the "Other" box to specify which activities were undertaken.

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* 31. If you do not perform or have any mitigation activities performed, please share your reason(s):Mitigation describes the steps you take to reduce the risk of a wildfire destroying life and property.

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* 32. Which of these statements best describes your commitment level in preventing wildfires? You may choose more than one.

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* 34. Would you like more information on the science and benefits of prescribed burns?

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* 35. Do you fundamentally disagree with prescribed burns?

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* 36. From the list below, please select the mitigation activities with which you are comfortable?

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* 37. From the list below, please select the mitigation activities with which you are uncomfortable?

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* 38. Three possible areas of improvement or inclusion in the Plan to consider are:

* 29. In the past 1 year, I have performed or have had the following "mitigation" activities performed to prevent wildfires on my property: (Select all that apply or None of the above.)
Mitigation describes the steps you take to reduce the risk of a wildfire destroying life and property.

* 31. If you do not perform or have any mitigation activities performed, please share your reason(s):
Mitigation describes the steps you take to reduce the risk of a wildfire destroying life and property.