Grays Harbor County 2023 Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan Community Survey

Survey Introduction

A planning partnership comprised of stakeholders from Grays Harbor County, its jurisdictions, special purpose districts, private industry, federal, and state governments are working together to develop the Grays Harbor County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is developed in response to Federal programs that will enable the County and its participating jurisdictions to use pre- and post-disaster financial assistance to reduce the exposure of residents to risks associated with natural hazards.

In order to identify and plan for future natural disasters, we need your assistance. This questionnaire is designed to help us gather information from local citizens about disaster issues, and to find out from you about areas vulnerable to various types of natural disasters. The information you provide will help us coordinate activities to reduce the risk of injury or property damage in the future.

The survey consists of various questions related to the county, its jurisdictions, and residents, and provides an opportunity for any additional comments at the end. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous, unless you decide to provide contact information. When you have finished the survey, please click "Done" on the final page.

The Grays Harbor County Planning Partnership thanks you for taking the time to participate in this information-gathering process.

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* 1. In which area do you live or work:

Unincorporated Grays Harbor County

City of Aberdeen

City of Cosmopolis

City of Elma

City of Hoquiam

City of McCleary

City of Montesano

City of Oakville

City of Ocean Shores

City of Westport

Tribal Lands

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* 2. How concerned are you about the following natural hazards in Grays Harbor County?
(Check one response for each hazard)

	Not Concerned	Somewhat Concerned	Concerned	Very Concerned	Extremely Concerned
Climate Change	Climate Change Not Concerned	Climate Change Somewhat Concerned	Climate Change Concerned	Climate Change Very Concerned	Climate Change Extremely Concerned
Drought	Drought Not Concerned	Drought Somewhat Concerned	Drought Concerned	Drought Very Concerned	Drought Extremely Concerned
Earthquake	Earthquake Not Concerned	Earthquake Somewhat Concerned	Earthquake Concerned	Earthquake Very Concerned	Earthquake Extremely Concerned
Flood	Flood Not Concerned	Flood Somewhat Concerned	Flood Concerned	Flood Very Concerned	Flood Extremely Concerned
Hazardous Materials	Hazardous Materials Not Concerned	Hazardous Materials Somewhat Concerned	Hazardous Materials Concerned	Hazardous Materials Very Concerned	Hazardous Materials Extremely Concerned
Household Fire	Household Fire Not Concerned	Household Fire Somewhat Concerned	Household Fire Concerned	Household Fire Very Concerned	Household Fire Extremely Concerned
Landslide	Landslide Not Concerned	Landslide Somewhat Concerned	Landslide Concerned	Landslide Very Concerned	Landslide Extremely Concerned
Severe Weather	Severe Weather Not Concerned	Severe Weather Somewhat Concerned	Severe Weather Concerned	Severe Weather Very Concerned	Severe Weather Extremely Concerned
Tsunami/Seiche	Tsunami/Seiche Not Concerned	Tsunami/Seiche Somewhat Concerned	Tsunami/Seiche Concerned	Tsunami/Seiche Very Concerned	Tsunami/Seiche Extremely Concerned
Volcanic Eruption	Volcanic Eruption Not Concerned	Volcanic Eruption Somewhat Concerned	Volcanic Eruption Concerned	Volcanic Eruption Very Concerned	Volcanic Eruption Extremely Concerned
Wildland Fire	Wildland Fire Not Concerned	Wildland Fire Somewhat Concerned	Wildland Fire Concerned	Wildland Fire Very Concerned	Wildland Fire Extremely Concerned
Other	Other Not Concerned	Other Somewhat Concerned	Other Concerned	Other Very Concerned	Other Extremely Concerned

(Please specify other natural hazard)

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* 3. Which of the following natural hazard events have you or has anyone in your household experienced in the past 20 years? (Check all that apply)

Climate Change

Drought

Earthquake

Flood

Hazardous Materials

Household Fire

Landslide

Severe Weather (wind, lightning, winter storm, etc.)

Tsunami/Seiche (waves generated by wind or seismic activity)

Volcanic Eruption (lahar, ash fall)

Wildland Fire

None

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How many times have you been impacted by disaster events?

1-3

4-5

5 or more

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* 5. Have these occurred while you have lived (or worked) in Grays Harbor County?

Lived

Worked

While in a different location

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* 6. If the answer to the preceding question is in the affirmative, has the hazard event impacted your ability to use your residence or not allowed you to work because of damages?

Yes - Impacted ability to use my residence

No - Did not impact my ability to use my residence

Yes - Impacted my ability to work

No - Did not impact my ability to work

Other (please specify)

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* 7. If you have been impacted by a disaster, did you or a family member living with you at the time sustain injuries?

Yes

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* 8. Did you sustain financial loss as a result of a disaster event?

Yes

Damage to residence/business not covered by insurance.

Damage to residence/business covered by insurance.

Lost wages because I could not work.

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* 1. In which area do you live or work:

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* 2. How concerned are you about the following natural hazards in Grays Harbor County? (Check one response for each hazard)

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* 3. Which of the following natural hazard events have you or has anyone in your household experienced in the past 20 years? (Check all that apply)

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* 4. How many times have you been impacted by disaster events?

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* 5. Have these occurred while you have lived (or worked) in Grays Harbor County?

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* 6. If the answer to the preceding question is in the affirmative, has the hazard event impacted your ability to use your residence or not allowed you to work because of damages?

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* 7. If you have been impacted by a disaster, did you or a family member living with you at the time sustain injuries?

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* 8. Did you sustain financial loss as a result of a disaster event?

* 2. How concerned are you about the following natural hazards in Grays Harbor County?
(Check one response for each hazard)