Are you Flood Aware?

Flood Ready Germantown

In collaboration with local watershed groups, RCOs, and other nonprofits; Germantown-based businesses; and the Philadelphia Water Department, Office of Emergency Management, and other City agencies, GreenTreks Network is committed to helping Germantown residents be more aware of, and better prepared for the increased flooding that affects so many lives. This survey is designed to help us better understand community needs.

Thanks in advance for taking part!

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* 1. Have you ever experienced flooding at your property?

Yes

Not sure

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* 2. How often have you experienced flooding?

Once every few years

Once a year

Several times a year

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* 3. When did the flooding occur? (Check all that apply)

During/After a major weather event (hurricane, blizzard, severe multi-day storm)

During/After a regular rainstorm

Unsure/no known pattern

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* 4. What kind of flooding did you experience? (check all that apply)

Flooded streets and/or intersections

Basement flooding (infiltration through basement walls/ground/windows)

Basement back up (fixtures or pipes backing up, such as basement toilet/sink/sewer backup)

Yard

Automobile

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* 5. Have you ever reported a flooding incident to the City of Philadelphia?

Yes

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* 6. If you have experienced flooding but never reported it to the City, please tell us the reason why (check all that apply)

I didn’t know I could report a problem to the City

I don’t know how to report a flooding issue

I don’t think anything would change as a result of reporting it

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* 7. Have you experienced any property damage as a result of flooding?

Yes

Not sure

No, I have preventive measures in place

If you selected "d. No, I have preventive measures in place," please explain

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* 8. What kind of property damage occurred? (check all that apply)

Loss of personal property

Home system failure [HVAC, plumbing, electric]

Structural damage

Damaged appliances in basement

Automobile damage

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* 9. Do you have flood insurance? (Note: Flood insurance is separate from a standard home insurance policy or water service line protection and is available to both homeowners and renters)

Yes

Not sure

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* 10. Do you have a family emergency plan in place for possible future flooding events?

Yes

Not sure

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* 11. Are you aware of any City resources that are available to assist you with flooding issues?

Yes

If you selected "a. Yes", please list what resources you know about

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* 12. Do you believe that you have been personally affected by climate change?

Yes

Not sure

If you selected "a. Yes", please explain

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* 13. What is your Zip code?

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* 14. If you'd like further information about how flooding affects Germantown and what you can do to be better prepared, enter your email below. NOTE: We NEVER share our email lists and will only send you emails related to the Flood Ready Germantown campaign.

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