Boundary County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Survey

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* 1. What part of Boundary County do you live in? Select all that apply.

Bonners Ferry

Moyie Springs

Naples

Copeland

Kootenai Indian Reservation

Porthill

Eastport

Rural Boundary County

I don’t live in the county

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* 2. How long have you lived or worked in Boundary County?

Less than a year

1-4 years

5-10 years

11-20 years

21-30 years

31-40 years

41-50 years

More than 50 years

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* 3. Please select three hazards that you believe pose the greatest risk to health, safety, life, and/or property in your area. These are the three hazards most likely to occur and have the most impact. Select only 3.

Severe Weather (winter storm, wind, etc.)

Wildland Fire

Landslide/Mudslide

Avalanche

Drought

Flooding

Earthquake

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* 4. In the past five years, which hazard events or disasters have you experienced directly or personally? Select all that apply.

Severe Weather (winter storm, wind, etc.)

Wildland Fire

Landslide/Mudslide

Avalanche

Drought

Flooding

Earthquake

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* 5. Please select three hazards that you believe pose the greatest risk to health, safety, life, and/or property in your area. These are the three hazards most likely to occur and have the most impact. Select only 3.

Dam Failure

Structure Fire

Riot/Demonstration/Civil Disturbance

Terrorism

Communicable Disease (SARS, Asian flu, etc.)

Cyber Attack

Vector Borne Disease (West Nile virus, bird flu)

Hazardous Materials Spill

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* 6. In the past five years, which hazard events or disasters have you experienced directly or personally? Select all that apply.

Dam Failure

Structure Fire

Riot/Demonstration/Civil Disturbance

Terrorism

Communicable Disease (SARS, Asian flu, etc.)

Cyber Attack

Vector Borne Disease (West Nile virus, bird flu)

Hazardous Materials Spill

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* 7. In the event of a disaster, an emergency plan and supplies can help keep you and your family safe. Which of these items do you have? Select all that apply.

A safety or emergency plan (written down and known to your family)

An emergency kit, such as a disaster supply kit, a roadside emergency kit, or a first aid kit

A two-week supply of food, medicine, and basic supplies in your home

Connection to a disaster alert system or emergency notification system

Established evacuation routes, meeting points, and communication lines

A fire extinguisher and smoke alarms in your home

An alternative form of power, heat, or communication (generator, wood stove, ham radio, etc.)

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 8. Short Answer: Is there a hazard not listed in this survey that you think carries potential risk or threat to your area?

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* 9. Short Answer: Can you identify a place in your community that is particularly vulnerable to a given hazard? Is it likely that a disaster will happen? Are human lives, animals, and/or property at risk? Please name the area and the hazard that poses a risk.

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* 10. Short Answer: Can you identify potential prevention projects in your community that would reduce the impact of hazards, such as wildfire, flooding, landslides, etc.? What kind of funding, resources, and support, would you need to complete this project?