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Public Opinion on Disaster Preparedness
1.
Do you live in Washington Township, Lehigh County, PA
Yes
No, I live in Slatington
No, I live in Walnutport
No, I live elsewhere in Lehigh or Northampton County
No I live outside the area.
2.
How concerned are you about the possibility of a disaster occurring in your area?
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Neutral
Not very concerned
Not concerned at all
3.
Which types of hazards do you think are most likely to occur in your area? Select all that apply
Earthquakes
Floods
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Tornadoes
Act of Terrorism
Winter Storm/ Blizzard
Urban/ Structure Fires
Civil Unrest
Utility interruption
Cyber Attack
Other/ Not Listed
4.
How prepared do you feel you are for a disaster?
Very prepared
Somewhat prepared
Neutral
Not very prepared
Not prepared at all
5.
Do you have an emergency kit prepared for a disaster?
Yes
No
6.
Have you and your family discussed a plan for what to do in the event of a disaster?
Yes
No
7.
How confident are you in your local government's ability to respond effectively to a natural disaster?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Neutral
Not very confident
Not confident at all
8.
What sources do you rely on for information during a natural disaster? Select all that apply
Television
Radio
Social media
Government websites
Friends and family
Other
9.
What improvements do you think could be made to disaster preparedness in your community?
10.
Any additional comments or suggestions regarding disaster preparedness?