Garfield County Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey 1 Question Title * 1. In what community do you live? Or what organization do you represent? Question Title * 2. Which of these natural hazards do you think would cause the greatest harm to people and property in your community? (select up to five) Avalanche Drought Earthquake Erosion and Deposition Expansive Soil Extreme Heat Flood Hail Hazardous Materials Landslide, Mud/Debris Flow, Rockfall Lightning Pest Infestation Severe Wind Subsidence Wildfire Winter Storm Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Why did you choose these hazards? Why do they cause the greatest concern to you? Have there been any notable occurrences in the past? Question Title * 4. Which hazards do you feel the most and/or least prepared for? Why? Question Title * 5. What actions have you taken to prepare your family/household for potential hazards (click all that apply) Receive text or other real-time notification related to severe weather Have a weather radio Developed family/household emergency plan Know how to shut off utilities Mapped evacuation routes Have a plan for pets during disaster Know/familiar with school and/or childcare's emergency procedures Located nearest storm shelter Have an Emergency Supply Kit (food, water, medications, pet food, important documents, cash, supplies for young children/family members with special needs, etc.) None Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. If you have taken any of the actions above, what benefits have you received? Question Title * 7. What actions have you taken to prepare your home for potential hazards (click all that apply) Purchased homeowner's or renter's insurance policy Purchase flood insurance Install retrofits (such as storm shelter, fire-resistant siding/roofing, etc.) Alternative power supply Fire barriers around home (defensible space) Flood-proofing (elevating furnace, water heaters, electric panels, etc.) Remove dead/dying trees or vegetation Easily accessible fire extinguishers None Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. If you have taken any of the actions above, what benefits have you received? Question Title * 9. If available, which of the following incentives would help to encourage you to retrofit your home to reduce the possible impacts of hazards? (select all that apply) Building permit fee waiver Discounted insurance premiums Reduced property tax/other tax incentives Partial rebate for out-of-pocket expenses Assistance with installation Funding assistance (grant or other) None Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. What is the best way to notify you/your household of potential hazard events? (select all that apply) Text alerts Outdoor sirens Television alerts Radio alerts Social Media Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. What methods do you prefer to learn about hazards and the threat they may pose to your household and property? (select all that apply) FEMA website Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website Garfield County website Other local websites Newspaper Television Radio Local Officials Friends and neighbors Presentation/Handouts at local events Other (please specify) Done