Department of Disaster Management
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is collecting information to help to strengthen the department’s early warning, awareness, education and outreach efforts while also helping to identify the most effective communication platform(s).

The questions are about what you know about hazards/disasters based on information disseminated from the DDM using various communication platforms. Your answers are confidential and cannot be linked back to you. Your participation is completely voluntary and you may decline to answer any specific question or completely refuse to participate.

The survey should take about 15 minutes of your time and you will not be contacted in the future.

We would greatly appreciate your help in responding to these questions so that we can improve public awareness of hazard safety information.

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* 1. Which option best describes you

I live in the BVI

I am a long stay visitor who spends more than 3 weeks at a time in BVI

I am a short stay visitor who spends less than 3 weeks at a time in BVI

I do not live in the BVI or visit the Islands

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* 2. Which Island do you live on or visit for more than 3 weeks each year?

Anegada

Jost Van Dyke

Virgin Gorda

Tortola

Other (please specify)

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* 3. In what village do you reside/stay?

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* 4. What is your sex?

Female

Male

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Do you have a disability?

Yes

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* 6. How old were you on your last birthday? (Enter your age in numbers only)

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* 7. What is your marital status?

Single (never been married)

Separated

Married

Divorced

Widowed

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* 8. Which of the following best describes your employment status?

Employed, working full-time

Employed, working part-time

Not employed, looking for work

Not employed, not looking for work

Retired

Student

Other (please specify)

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* 9. If employed, which economic sector best aligns with the work you do? (select one)

Agriculture

Fishing

Mining And Quarrying, Manufacturing

Electricity, Gas and Water

Construction

Wholesale and Retail Trade

Tourism (Hotel and Restaurant)

Transport and Communication

Financial Intermediation

Real Estate, Renting and Business Activity

Government Services

Education

Health and Social Work

Other Community, Social and Personal Services

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* 10. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Some college, no degree

Trade/technical/vocational qualification

Associate degree

Master's degree

Professional degree

Doctorate degree

Bachelor's degree

Primary school (grade 6)

None of the above

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* 11. Do you know what the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) does?

Yes

I know some of what DDM does

Not sure

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* 12. For each of the following tasks indicate whether it is handled by the DDM.

	DDM currently does this	DDM does not do this	Not sure if DDM currently does this
Responds to hazards and disasters	Responds to hazards and disasters DDM currently does this	Responds to hazards and disasters DDM does not do this	Responds to hazards and disasters Not sure if DDM currently does this
Monitors and provides reports on hurricanes and storms during the hurricane season	Monitors and provides reports on hurricanes and storms during the hurricane season DDM currently does this	Monitors and provides reports on hurricanes and storms during the hurricane season DDM does not do this	Monitors and provides reports on hurricanes and storms during the hurricane season Not sure if DDM currently does this
Involves all people in hazard prevention, preparedness response, recovery and rehabilitation activities	Involves all people in hazard prevention, preparedness response, recovery and rehabilitation activities DDM currently does this	Involves all people in hazard prevention, preparedness response, recovery and rehabilitation activities DDM does not do this	Involves all people in hazard prevention, preparedness response, recovery and rehabilitation activities Not sure if DDM currently does this
Coordinates efforts of key agencies and stakeholders to recover after a hazard impact/disaster	Coordinates efforts of key agencies and stakeholders to recover after a hazard impact/disaster DDM currently does this	Coordinates efforts of key agencies and stakeholders to recover after a hazard impact/disaster DDM does not do this	Coordinates efforts of key agencies and stakeholders to recover after a hazard impact/disaster Not sure if DDM currently does this
Provides support to government agencies and departments in emergency planning, preparedness and response	Provides support to government agencies and departments in emergency planning, preparedness and response DDM currently does this	Provides support to government agencies and departments in emergency planning, preparedness and response DDM does not do this	Provides support to government agencies and departments in emergency planning, preparedness and response Not sure if DDM currently does this
Provides information to the public about what they can do to #BeReady in their homes and businesses	Provides information to the public about what they can do to #BeReady in their homes and businesses DDM currently does this	Provides information to the public about what they can do to #BeReady in their homes and businesses DDM does not do this	Provides information to the public about what they can do to #BeReady in their homes and businesses Not sure if DDM currently does this
Collects and monitors local weather data via a network of weather stations	Collects and monitors local weather data via a network of weather stations DDM currently does this	Collects and monitors local weather data via a network of weather stations DDM does not do this	Collects and monitors local weather data via a network of weather stations Not sure if DDM currently does this

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* 13. Have you seen or heard information from DDM on/in any of the following? Check all that apply

ZBVI

ZKING

ZROD

ZCCR

ZCBN

JTV

ZCSS

ZVCR (Fuze)

ZEOC

Tola Radio

JTV

284 Media

BVI News

Virgin Islands News Online (VINO)

BVI Platinum

BVI Beacon

Island Sun

Community Meetings

Community event

DDM Facebook Page

Other Facebook Page

DDM Youtube Channel

DDM Website

DDM Twitter

DDM Instagram

Digicel SMS messages

FLOW SMS messages

CCT SMS messages

Government Intranet/Email

Business Presentation

School Presentation

In-Store Pop-Up event

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Do you receive DDM emergency hazard alerts or monthly test messages? Please check all that apply.

National Emergency Broadcast System (AM/FM broadcast alerts)

Smart Radio

Sirens

FM Alert Portable Receiver

DDM App

SMS from my mobile provider

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* 15. During monthly tests of the National Early Warning Multi-hazard Alert System, do you regularly hear one of DDM early warning sirens sound?

Yes

I am not sure

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* 16. If you answered yes to question 15, please state the location.

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* 17. Do you think DDM keeps persons well informed about hazards and disasters?

Yes

I am not sure

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* 18. Read each statement and select your response for each. Do you think that...

	Yes	No	Not sure
Hazards and disasters are the same thing?	Hazards and disasters are the same thing? Yes	Hazards and disasters are the same thing? No	Hazards and disasters are the same thing? Not sure
Everyone has a part to play when it comes to preparing for hazards?	Everyone has a part to play when it comes to preparing for hazards? Yes	Everyone has a part to play when it comes to preparing for hazards? No	Everyone has a part to play when it comes to preparing for hazards? Not sure
DDM’s materials are easily accessible?	DDM’s materials are easily accessible? Yes	DDM’s materials are easily accessible? No	DDM’s materials are easily accessible? Not sure
Evacuation drills and exercises help the BVI be better prepared in case of an actual hazard impact?	Evacuation drills and exercises help the BVI be better prepared in case of an actual hazard impact? Yes	Evacuation drills and exercises help the BVI be better prepared in case of an actual hazard impact? No	Evacuation drills and exercises help the BVI be better prepared in case of an actual hazard impact? Not sure
Disasters are acts of God, therefore we should not bother to prepare for them?	Disasters are acts of God, therefore we should not bother to prepare for them? Yes	Disasters are acts of God, therefore we should not bother to prepare for them? No	Disasters are acts of God, therefore we should not bother to prepare for them? Not sure
There is too much information being disseminated about hazards?	There is too much information being disseminated about hazards? Yes	There is too much information being disseminated about hazards? No	There is too much information being disseminated about hazards? Not sure
Preparations for hazards should start when a watch or warning is issued?	Preparations for hazards should start when a watch or warning is issued? Yes	Preparations for hazards should start when a watch or warning is issued? No	Preparations for hazards should start when a watch or warning is issued? Not sure
All families should have an emergency plan?	All families should have an emergency plan? Yes	All families should have an emergency plan? No	All families should have an emergency plan? Not sure
The DDM will issue advance notice for hazard impacts?	The DDM will issue advance notice for hazard impacts? Yes	The DDM will issue advance notice for hazard impacts? No	The DDM will issue advance notice for hazard impacts? Not sure
Tsunami evacuation route signs eliminate the need for persons to create tsunami evacuation plans?	Tsunami evacuation route signs eliminate the need for persons to create tsunami evacuation plans? Yes	Tsunami evacuation route signs eliminate the need for persons to create tsunami evacuation plans? No	Tsunami evacuation route signs eliminate the need for persons to create tsunami evacuation plans? Not sure
Persons must wait until they receive official warning messages before taking action?	Persons must wait until they receive official warning messages before taking action? Yes	Persons must wait until they receive official warning messages before taking action? No	Persons must wait until they receive official warning messages before taking action? Not sure
The effects of climate change are already being observed?	The effects of climate change are already being observed? Yes	The effects of climate change are already being observed? No	The effects of climate change are already being observed? Not sure
The DDM’s materials are suitable for various levels of literacy?	The DDM’s materials are suitable for various levels of literacy? Yes	The DDM’s materials are suitable for various levels of literacy? No	The DDM’s materials are suitable for various levels of literacy? Not sure

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* 19. What would you do if an earthquake occurs while you are inside a building?

Run outside

Stand still until the shaking stops

Stand under a door way

Drop, Cover and Hold

Not sure

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* 20. When do you start preparing for a hurricane or a storm?

From June 1st

Throughout the year

When a system (storm/hurricane/wave) is approaching the Territory

After other countries get impacted by a hurricane or storm

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* 21. What are the top three sources you use to get information on hazards and disasters?

	Source #1	Source #2	Source #3
Websites/Internet	Websites/Internet Source #1	Websites/Internet Source #2	Websites/Internet Source #3
Social Media - Twitter	Social Media - Twitter Source #1	Social Media - Twitter Source #2	Social Media - Twitter Source #3
Social Media - Facebook	Social Media - Facebook Source #1	Social Media - Facebook Source #2	Social Media - Facebook Source #3
Social Media - Instagram	Social Media - Instagram Source #1	Social Media - Instagram Source #2	Social Media - Instagram Source #3
Community groups	Community groups Source #1	Community groups Source #2	Community groups Source #3
Lectures/Workshops	Lectures/Workshops Source #1	Lectures/Workshops Source #2	Lectures/Workshops Source #3
Pamphlets/Brochures	Pamphlets/Brochures Source #1	Pamphlets/Brochures Source #2	Pamphlets/Brochures Source #3
Posters	Posters Source #1	Posters Source #2	Posters Source #3
Videos	Videos Source #1	Videos Source #2	Videos Source #3
Schools	Schools Source #1	Schools Source #2	Schools Source #3
Friends/family	Friends/family Source #1	Friends/family Source #2	Friends/family Source #3
Faith-based organizations	Faith-based organizations Source #1	Faith-based organizations Source #2	Faith-based organizations Source #3
Government	Government Source #1	Government Source #2	Government Source #3
Television	Television Source #1	Television Source #2	Television Source #3
Newspaper	Newspaper Source #1	Newspaper Source #2	Newspaper Source #3
Radio	Radio Source #1	Radio Source #2	Radio Source #3
Whatsapp	Whatsapp Source #1	Whatsapp Source #2	Whatsapp Source #3

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* 22. How often do you access information and materials produced by DDM?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Not sure how often but when I need information

Never

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* 1. Which option best describes you

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* 2. Which Island do you live on or visit for more than 3 weeks each year?

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* 3. In what village do you reside/stay?

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* 4. What is your sex?

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* 5. Do you have a disability?

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* 6. How old were you on your last birthday? (Enter your age in numbers only)

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* 7. What is your marital status?

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* 8. Which of the following best describes your employment status?

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* 9. If employed, which economic sector best aligns with the work you do? (select one)

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* 10. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 11. Do you know what the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) does?

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* 12. For each of the following tasks indicate whether it is handled by the DDM.

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* 13. Have you seen or heard information from DDM on/in any of the following? Check all that apply

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* 14. Do you receive DDM emergency hazard alerts or monthly test messages? Please check all that apply.

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* 15. During monthly tests of the National Early Warning Multi-hazard Alert System, do you regularly hear one of DDM early warning sirens sound?

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* 16. If you answered yes to question 15, please state the location.

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* 17. Do you think DDM keeps persons well informed about hazards and disasters?

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* 18. Read each statement and select your response for each. Do you think that...

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* 19. What would you do if an earthquake occurs while you are inside a building?

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* 20. When do you start preparing for a hurricane or a storm?

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* 21. What are the top three sources you use to get information on hazards and disasters?

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* 22. How often do you access information and materials produced by DDM?

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* 23. What are the three main possible disasters that you worry about occurring in the BVI?

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* 24. Please share any thoughts you have about how DDM can better inform the public about hazards, emergencies and disasters:

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey