Mitigation Survey

This survey is intended to research the impact of natural hazards and man-made threats in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Therefore, the survey should be completed by residents of the county or by people who commute for employment purposes.

The survey consists primarily of multiple-choice questions. The first question is the only one requiring an answer to illustrate jurisdictional participation with FEMA. The responses are not geo-tagged or tracked for location. Your answers will not reveal your identity or location of residence.
Please complete it at your earliest convenience. The survey is tied to the planning process, which has an anticipated completion of August 30, 2026. Completed hard copies of the survey can be scanned and emailed directly to eminfo@gfcounty.org or mailed to 151 South 4th St., Grand Forks, ND 58201.

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* 1. In what city/census-designated place/unincorporated community/township do you reside?

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* 2. Select the top 3 hazards/threats of concern to you and your household.

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* 3. How much monetary damage has your household (whether you own or rent) experienced due to the natural hazards and/or man-made threats in the last five (5) years listed in question 2?

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* 4. Of the listed natural hazards and man-made threats selected in Question 2, do you have documentation of any incident(s) and/or related impacts? (i.e. photos, written correspondence, insurance claims, receipt(s) of repair costs, etc.)

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* 5. If you answered yes to Question 4, would you be willing to share documentation with local emergency management to enhance planning and grant application efforts?

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* 6. Are you enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?

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* 7. If you answered no to flood insurance, please explain why.

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* 8. Have you or your community experienced a prolonged power outage of several days or more? If yes, please identify the specific date and/or time of the occurrence, and any correlating documentation.

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* 9. What methods are in place to protect yourself/your household from a cyberattack?

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* 10. Do you back up your computer data (files, photos, music, software, etc.)?

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* 11. Would you like information on protecting your household against cyberattacks? Answering 'yes, interested' will not automatically sign you up to receive information.

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* 12. Have you taken actions/steps to improve the resiliency (ability to protect and readily recover) of your home/neighborhood or community from natural hazards and man-made threats?

(i.e., improved drainage or upgraded culverts, generator, structural improvements, retrofitting of existing infrastructure, sheltering, etc.)

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* 13. Would you like information on protecting your household against natural hazards and man-made threats? Answering 'yes, interested' will not automatically sign you up to receive information.

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* 14. Would you like to receive information on how to shelter in place - which is defined as the use of a structure to temporarily separate individuals from a hazard or threat. Answering 'yes, interested' will not automatically sign you up to receive information.

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* 15. What is your preferred method for receiving public information? Check all that apply.

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* 16. Do you have a 72-hour emergency kit? A 72-hour emergency kit comprises water, food, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, a first aid kit, a whistle, a dust mask, tools, maps, cell phones, toiletries, etc.

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* 17. If you have an emergency kit, does it include a 7-day supply of your personal/individual or pet's medicinal needs?

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* 18. Would you be interested in becoming a volunteer for city or rural emergency services (ambulance and/or fire)?

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* 19. If you answered no to the previous question, what would help you reconsider? Check all that apply.

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* 20. Are there any roadways in Grand Forks County impacted by flooding, severe summer weather, or severe winter weather? (i.e., blocked roads, overland flooding, fallen tree branches, snow drifts, etc.?)

If yes, please specify the roadway and/or general location below.

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* 21. Would you like to receive information on Teen Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)? Answering 'yes, interested' will not automatically sign you up to receive information.

Teen CERT is a national program that educates young people about disaster preparedness and provides basic disaster response training. “Trained Teen CERT members can be deployed to assist emergency responders during a disaster or community event.”

Please contact local emergency management at 701-780-8213 or eminfo@gfcounty.org for more information.

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* 22. Does your community have a designated storm shelter?

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* 23. If you answered no to the previous question, what structure(s) in your community can serve as a designated storm shelter?

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* 24. If no existing structures are compatible for use as a shelter, is there an ideal location for the construction of a new or pre-fabricated storm shelter in your community? (i.e. city park, near mobile homes, recreation areas, etc.)

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* 25. Does anyone in your household have special needs or impaired mobility?  (i.e., need continuous electric power for medical equipment and/or medicinal care, requires special evacuation assistance, etc.)

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* 26. Does your household lack reliable transportation for essential services or medical needs?

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* 27. In the past year, have you or any family members you live with been unable to get any of the following when it was really needed? Check all that apply.

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* 28. Does your household speak a primary language other than English?

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* 29. Mitigation capabilities reduce the risk of natural hazards and man-made threats.

Capabilities fall into one of the following four broad categories described below.

Please rank the importance of improving or expanding each category for your community.

  Very Important Important Moderately Important Slightly Important Unimportant
Administrative and Technical: jurisdictional staff and their skills to implement mitigation actions/projects.
Education and Outreach: education and outreach programs to educate the public on hazards and threats.
Financial: access to or eligibility to allocate resources for funding of mitigation projects.
Planning and Regulatory: jurisdictional plans, policies, codes, and ordinances in place to reduce and/or eliminate the impacts of hazards and/or threats.

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* 30. In your opinion, what other steps can your local government take to reduce or eliminate losses to human life and property from natural hazards and manmade threats?

All responses will be included in the plan.

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* 31. How long have you resided in your current community?

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* 32. What is your age?

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* 33. What is your gender?

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* 34. What type of housing do you occupy?

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* 35. Do you own or rent your housing?

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