The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is currently collecting information to assess the public’s knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to disaster management. That means we want to better understand what persons who live and spend time here know, believe and do when it comes to emergency preparedness and response.
This data will assist the Department in identifying potential gaps and enhancing a range of departmental programmes, including early warning systems, community education, and outreach initiatives.
The survey begins with a brief section with general questions about you, which will help us create a demographic profile of respondents. The main section focuses on your knowledge of hazards and the steps you take to prepare for potential disasters. At the end, you will also have the opportunity to provide any additional feedback you would like the DDM to consider.
Please note that all responses are confidential and cannot be traced back to individual participants. Your participation is entirely voluntary; you may choose not to answer specific questions or to withdraw from the survey altogether.
The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and you will not be contacted further upon submission.
We greatly appreciate your participation and are confident that your feedback will play a valuable role in helping us better integrate community perspectives into our disaster management programmes.

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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 which village do you reside or currently stay?

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* 4. What is your gender?

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* 5. How old are you?

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* 6. What is the primary language spoken in your home?

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* 7. Does anyone in your household, including yourself, experience any of the following?
(Please tick all that apply)

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* 8. Which potential disasters concern you the most in the British Virgin Islands? Please rank the top three, with 1 being the most concerning.

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* 9.

What are your main sources of information on safety, emergencies, and potential disasters?
(Please tick up to four options)

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* 10.

What are your main sources of information on the weather?
(Please tick up to four options)

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* 11. Do you receive emergency hazard alerts or monthly test messages from the DDM via any of the modes below?
(Please tick all that apply)

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* 12. Please indicate how regularly you carry out the following disaster preparedness measures at home.

  I do this all year round I do this most of the year I do this part of the year I do not do this
Maintain insurance coverage for my home or property
Have a plan in place for where to go in the event of an evacuation
Keep a first aid kit readily available
Store a supply of food, water, and medication sufficient to support my household for at least three days
Maintain an up-to-date emergency contact list, including a designated off-island contact
Keep a packed “go-bag” of essential supplies in case I need to evacuate quickly

Keep a battery-powered radio with spare batteries
Organise and store important documents (e.g. passports, insurance policies, property deeds) in an accessible location

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* 13.

For each of the following statements, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree.

  Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
The DDM shares useful materials and information.
Some effects of climate change are already visible.
All households and businesses should have an emergency plan in place.
Updates provided by the DDM are accurate and trustworthy.
Emergency drills and exercises contribute to better preparedness in the Virgin Islands.
Everyone has a role to play in preparing for emergencies.
Information shared by the DDM is clear and easy to understand.
Disaster preparedness is achievable for most individuals.
The DDM keeps the public well informed about a range of hazards.

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* 14. What is the safest course of action during an earthquake?
(Please select one)

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* 15. Please indicate what would help you feel more prepared for potential disasters:
(Please tick all that apply)

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* 16. Would you be willing to volunteer in community preparedness and response activities?

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* 17. In the past 12 months, I have:
(Please tick all that apply)

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* 18. If an earthquake is very strong or very long, there is a possibility that:

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* 19. Which of the following topics would you be interested in learning more about from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM)?
(Please tick all that apply)

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* 20. Please share any comments or suggestions regarding how the DDM is performing, or how we might improve public awareness about hazards, emergencies, and disasters

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