Drew County Hazard Mitigation Survey

Natural Hazard Information

First we would like to know about your experiences involving natural hazards and your exposure to preparedness information.

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* 1. What community are you representing?

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* 2. Are you responding as:

Citizen

Local Jurisdiction

Community Organization

Company

Non-Profit Organization

Other

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* 3. During the past 5 years in the county you currently reside in, have you or someone in your household directly experienced a natural disaster such as an earthquake, severe windstorm, tornado, flood, wildfire, or other type of natural disaster?

Yes

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* 4. How concerned are you about the following natural disasters affecting your county?

	Very Concerned	Somewhat Concerned	Neutral	Not Very Concerned	Not Concerned
Drought	Drought Very Concerned	Drought Somewhat Concerned	Drought Neutral	Drought Not Very Concerned	Drought Not Concerned
Extreme Heat	Extreme Heat Very Concerned	Extreme Heat Somewhat Concerned	Extreme Heat Neutral	Extreme Heat Not Very Concerned	Extreme Heat Not Concerned
Earthquake	Earthquake Very Concerned	Earthquake Somewhat Concerned	Earthquake Neutral	Earthquake Not Very Concerned	Earthquake Not Concerned
Flood	Flood Very Concerned	Flood Somewhat Concerned	Flood Neutral	Flood Not Very Concerned	Flood Not Concerned
Landslide	Landslide Very Concerned	Landslide Somewhat Concerned	Landslide Neutral	Landslide Not Very Concerned	Landslide Not Concerned
Thunderstorm, Lightning, Hail	Thunderstorm, Lightning, Hail Very Concerned	Thunderstorm, Lightning, Hail Somewhat Concerned	Thunderstorm, Lightning, Hail Neutral	Thunderstorm, Lightning, Hail Not Very Concerned	Thunderstorm, Lightning, Hail Not Concerned
Land Subsidence	Land Subsidence Very Concerned	Land Subsidence Somewhat Concerned	Land Subsidence Neutral	Land Subsidence Not Very Concerned	Land Subsidence Not Concerned
Tornado	Tornado Very Concerned	Tornado Somewhat Concerned	Tornado Neutral	Tornado Not Very Concerned	Tornado Not Concerned
Severe Winter Storm	Severe Winter Storm Very Concerned	Severe Winter Storm Somewhat Concerned	Severe Winter Storm Neutral	Severe Winter Storm Not Very Concerned	Severe Winter Storm Not Concerned
Ice Storm	Ice Storm Very Concerned	Ice Storm Somewhat Concerned	Ice Storm Neutral	Ice Storm Not Very Concerned	Ice Storm Not Concerned
Climate Change	Climate Change Very Concerned	Climate Change Somewhat Concerned	Climate Change Neutral	Climate Change Not Very Concerned	Climate Change Not Concerned
Dam Failure	Dam Failure Very Concerned	Dam Failure Somewhat Concerned	Dam Failure Neutral	Dam Failure Not Very Concerned	Dam Failure Not Concerned
Tropical Storm	Tropical Storm Very Concerned	Tropical Storm Somewhat Concerned	Tropical Storm Neutral	Tropical Storm Not Very Concerned	Tropical Storm Not Concerned

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Have you ever received information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters?

Yes

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* 6. From whom did you last receive information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters? (Please check only one)

News Media

Government agency

Insurance agency or company

Utility Company

University or research institution

Neighbor/ Friend/ Family Member

Elected Official

American Red Cross

Other non-profit organization

Social Media (e.g. Facebook)

Not Sure

Other (please specify)

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* 7. From whom would you most trust to provide you with information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters? (Please check up to three)

News Media

Government agency

Insurance agency or company

Utility Company

University or research institution

Neighbor/ Friend/ Family Member

Elected Official

American Red Cross

Other non-profit organization

Social Media (e.g. Facebook)

Not Sure

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is the most effective way for you to receive information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disasters? (Please check up to three)

Newspapers stories/ ads

Television news/ ads

Radio news/ ads

Internet / Social Media / Email Newsletters

Schools

Outdoor Advertisements (billboards, etc.)

Books

Mail

Fire Department/ Rescue

Fact Sheet / Brochure

Chamber of Commerce

Public workshops / Meetings

Magazine

University or research institution

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware of your county's Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP)?

Yes

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* 10. Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires your county to update the HMP every five years in order for your county to be eligible for federal pre- and post- disaster hazard mitigation funds?

Yes

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* 11. Community assets are features, characteristics, or resources that either make a community unique or allow the community to function. In your opinion, which of the following categories are most susceptible to the impacts caused by natural hazards in your county? (Please rank the community assets in order of vulnerability, 1 being most vulnerable and 6 being least vulnerable.)

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* 12. Next we would like to know what specific types of community assets are most important to you.
(Check the corresponding box for each asset)

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Not Very Important	Not Important
Elder-Care facilities	Elder-Care facilities Very Important	Elder-Care facilities Somewhat Important	Elder-Care facilities Neutral	Elder-Care facilities Not Very Important	Elder-Care facilities Not Important
Schools (K-12)	Schools (K-12) Very Important	Schools (K-12) Somewhat Important	Schools (K-12) Neutral	Schools (K-12) Not Very Important	Schools (K-12) Not Important
Hospitals	Hospitals Very Important	Hospitals Somewhat Important	Hospitals Neutral	Hospitals Not Very Important	Hospitals Not Important
Major Bridges	Major Bridges Very Important	Major Bridges Somewhat Important	Major Bridges Neutral	Major Bridges Not Very Important	Major Bridges Not Important
Fire/Police Stations	Fire/Police Stations Very Important	Fire/Police Stations Somewhat Important	Fire/Police Stations Neutral	Fire/Police Stations Not Very Important	Fire/Police Stations Not Important
Museums/ Historic Buildings	Museums/ Historic Buildings Very Important	Museums/ Historic Buildings Somewhat Important	Museums/ Historic Buildings Neutral	Museums/ Historic Buildings Not Very Important	Museums/ Historic Buildings Not Important
Major employers	Major employers Very Important	Major employers Somewhat Important	Major employers Neutral	Major employers Not Very Important	Major employers Not Important
Small Businesses	Small Businesses Very Important	Small Businesses Somewhat Important	Small Businesses Neutral	Small Businesses Not Very Important	Small Businesses Not Important
College / University	College / University Very Important	College / University Somewhat Important	College / University Neutral	College / University Not Very Important	College / University Not Important
City Hall / Courthouse	City Hall / Courthouse Very Important	City Hall / Courthouse Somewhat Important	City Hall / Courthouse Neutral	City Hall / Courthouse Not Very Important	City Hall / Courthouse Not Important
Parks	Parks Very Important	Parks Somewhat Important	Parks Neutral	Parks Not Very Important	Parks Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 13. A number of activities can reduce your community's risk from natural hazards. These activities can be both regulatory and non-regulatory. Please check the box that best represents your opinion of the following strategies to reduce the risk and loss associated with natural disasters.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Not Sure
I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk.	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk. Strongly Agree	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk. Agree	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk. Neutral	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk. Disagree	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk. Strongly Disagree	I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk. Not Sure
I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk.	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk. Strongly Agree	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk. Agree	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk. Neutral	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk. Disagree	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk. Strongly Disagree	I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk. Not Sure
I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk.	I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk. Strongly Agree	I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk. Agree	I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk. Neutral	I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk. Disagree	I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk. Strongly Disagree	I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk. Not Sure
I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards.	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards. Strongly Agree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards. Agree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards. Neutral	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards. Disagree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards. Strongly Disagree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards. Not Sure
I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural disasters.	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural disasters. Strongly Agree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural disasters. Agree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural disasters. Neutral	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural disasters. Disagree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural disasters. Strongly Disagree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural disasters. Not Sure
I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risk and losses from natural disasters.	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risk and losses from natural disasters. Strongly Agree	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risk and losses from natural disasters. Agree	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risk and losses from natural disasters. Neutral	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risk and losses from natural disasters. Disagree	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risk and losses from natural disasters. Strongly Disagree	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risk and losses from natural disasters. Not Sure
I support protecting historical and cultural structures.	I support protecting historical and cultural structures. Strongly Agree	I support protecting historical and cultural structures. Agree	I support protecting historical and cultural structures. Neutral	I support protecting historical and cultural structures. Disagree	I support protecting historical and cultural structures. Strongly Disagree	I support protecting historical and cultural structures. Not Sure
I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant.	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant. Strongly Agree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant. Agree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant. Neutral	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant. Disagree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant. Strongly Disagree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant. Not Sure
I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event.	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event. Strongly Agree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event. Agree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event. Neutral	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event. Disagree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event. Strongly Disagree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event. Not Sure
I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools.	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools. Strongly Agree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools. Agree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools. Neutral	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools. Disagree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools. Strongly Disagree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools. Not Sure
I support a local inventory of at-risk building and infrastructure.	I support a local inventory of at-risk building and infrastructure. Strongly Agree	I support a local inventory of at-risk building and infrastructure. Agree	I support a local inventory of at-risk building and infrastructure. Neutral	I support a local inventory of at-risk building and infrastructure. Disagree	I support a local inventory of at-risk building and infrastructure. Strongly Disagree	I support a local inventory of at-risk building and infrastructure. Not Sure
I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions.	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions. Strongly Agree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions. Agree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions. Neutral	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions. Disagree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions. Strongly Disagree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions. Not Sure

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* 14. Natural hazards can have a significant impact on a community, but planning for these events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements will help determine citizen priorities regarding planning for natural hazards in your county. Please tell us how important each one is to you.

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Not Very Important	Not Important
Protecting private property	Protecting private property Very Important	Protecting private property Somewhat Important	Protecting private property Neutral	Protecting private property Not Very Important	Protecting private property Not Important
Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations)	Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations) Very Important	Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations) Somewhat Important	Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations) Neutral	Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations) Not Very Important	Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations) Not Important
Preventing development in hazard areas	Preventing development in hazard areas Very Important	Preventing development in hazard areas Somewhat Important	Preventing development in hazard areas Neutral	Preventing development in hazard areas Not Very Important	Preventing development in hazard areas Not Important
Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. police, fire, ambulance)	Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. police, fire, ambulance) Very Important	Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. police, fire, ambulance) Somewhat Important	Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. police, fire, ambulance) Neutral	Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. police, fire, ambulance) Not Very Important	Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. police, fire, ambulance) Not Important
Protecting historical and cultural landmarks	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Very Important	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Somewhat Important	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Neutral	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Not Very Important	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Not Important
Protecting and reducing damage to utilities	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Very Important	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Somewhat Important	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Neutral	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Not Very Important	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Not Important
Strengthening emergency services (e.g. - police, fire, ambulance)	Strengthening emergency services (e.g. - police, fire, ambulance) Very Important	Strengthening emergency services (e.g. - police, fire, ambulance) Somewhat Important	Strengthening emergency services (e.g. - police, fire, ambulance) Neutral	Strengthening emergency services (e.g. - police, fire, ambulance) Not Very Important	Strengthening emergency services (e.g. - police, fire, ambulance) Not Important
Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Very Important	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Somewhat Important	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Neutral	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Not Very Important	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Not Important
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Very Important	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Somewhat Important	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Neutral	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Not Very Important	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Not Important

Drew County Hazard Mitigation Survey

Natural Hazard Information

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* 1. What community are you representing?

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* 2. Are you responding as:

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* 3. During the past 5 years in the county you currently reside in, have you or someone in your household directly experienced a natural disaster such as an earthquake, severe windstorm, tornado, flood, wildfire, or other type of natural disaster?

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* 4. How concerned are you about the following natural disasters affecting your county?

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* 5. Have you ever received information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters?

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* 6. From whom did you last receive information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters? (Please check only one)

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* 7. From whom would you most trust to provide you with information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural disasters? (Please check up to three)

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* 8. What is the most effective way for you to receive information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disasters? (Please check up to three)

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* 9. Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware of your county's Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP)?

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* 10. Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires your county to update the HMP every five years in order for your county to be eligible for federal pre- and post- disaster hazard mitigation funds?

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* 12. Next we would like to know what specific types of community assets are most important to you. (Check the corresponding box for each asset)

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* 13. A number of activities can reduce your community's risk from natural hazards. These activities can be both regulatory and non-regulatory. Please check the box that best represents your opinion of the following strategies to reduce the risk and loss associated with natural disasters.

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* 14. Natural hazards can have a significant impact on a community, but planning for these events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements will help determine citizen priorities regarding planning for natural hazards in your county. Please tell us how important each one is to you.

* 12. Next we would like to know what specific types of community assets are most important to you.
(Check the corresponding box for each asset)