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2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Survey

The questionnaire should be completed by an adult, preferably the head of household. The
information you provide will be used to help improve public/private coordination, mitigation, and risk
reduction efforts in your county. The survey should take less than 30 minutes to complete.

This is a public opinion survey. The results will inform local natural hazard mitigation planning. Your
returned, completed survey indicates your willingness to take part in the study. Participation in this
study is voluntary and anonymous. None of the information you provide will be attributed to you
directly.
Natural Hazard Information

1.During the past years in Calaveras County, have you or someone in your household directly experienced a natural disaster? This could be an earthquake, severe windstorm, wildfire, or other type of natural disaster.
2.How concerned are you about the following natural disasters affecting Calaveras County?
Very Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Neutral
Not Very Concerned
Not Concerned
Drought
Dust Storm
Earthquake
Flood
Landslide/Debris Flow
Wildfire
Volcanic Eruption
Windstorm
Severe Wind Storm
Extreme Heat
Extreme Winter Weather
3.Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware of the Calaveras County Hazard Mitigation Plan?
Community Vulnerabilities and Hazard Mitigation Strategies

To assess community risk, we need to understand which community assets may be vulnerable to
natural hazards in the region. Vulnerable assets are those community features, characteristics or
resources that may be impacted by natural hazards (e.g., populations with functional needs,
economic components, environmental resources, etc.). The next set of questions will focus on vulnerable assets in your community. It will also cover your preferred strategies to mitigate risk to
those assets.
4.Community assets are features, characteristics or resources that either make a community unique or allow the community to function. For the following categories, what do you see as vulnerable in your community?
5.What specific types of community assets are most important to you?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Elder-Care Facilities
Schools (K-12)
Hospitals
Major Bridges
Fire/Police Stations
Historic Buildings?
Major Employers
Small Businesses
City Hall
Parks
6.Many 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 matches your opinion of the following strategies to reduce risk and loss associated with natural hazards.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
I support implementing government rules to reduce risk
I support a non-governmental approach to reducing risk
I support a mix of both governmental and nongovernmental approaches to reducing risk
I support policies to prohibit development 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
I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters
I support protecting historical and cultural structures
I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant
I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event
I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools
I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions
7.Natural hazards can have a significant impact on a community. Planning for these events can help lesson the impacts. The following statements will help determine residents' priorities in planning for natural hazards in Calaveras County.

Please tell us how important each one is to you?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Non Important
Protecting private property
Protecting critical facilities (e.g., transportation networks, hospitals, for stations)
Preventing development in hazard areas
Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g., streams, wetlands)
Protecting historical and cultural landmarks
Protecting and reducing damage to utilities
Strengthening emergency services (e.g., police, fire, ambulance)
Disclosing natural hazards risks during real estate transactions
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations and businesses
General Household Information


Finally, we would appreciate any information you are willing to share with us about your household. This information will remain confidential and is for survey comparison purposes only.
8.How long have you lived in Calaveras County
9.Do you rent or own your home?