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Lee County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Input Survey

The survey below is to collect public input about natural hazards that impact Lee County and its residents. The information you provide will be used to help improve public/private coordination, mitigation, and risk reduction efforts in your county. Participation in this study is voluntary and anonymous. None of the information you provide will be attributed to you directly.
NATURAL HAZARD INFORMATION

First, we would like to know about your experiences with natural hazards.
1.During the past 5 years in Lee County, have you or someone in your household directly experienced a natural disaster? This could be an thunderstorm, severe windstorm, flood, wildfire, or other type of natural disaster.
2.How concerned are you about the following natural disasters affecting Lee County?
Very Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Neutral
Not Very Concerned
Not Concerned
Dam Failure
Drought
Earthquake
Extreme Temperatures (Heat or Cold)
Flooding/Flash Flooding
Hail
High Winds - Thunderstorms/Severe Storms
Landslides
Lightning
Sinkholes/Land Subsidence
Tornadoes
Tropical Depression/Tropical Storms, Hurricanes
Wildfire
Winter Storms
Other Natural Hazard (List Below):
3.Whom would you most trust to provide you with information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disasters? Please check 3 or more sources.
4.Which of the following information sources are the most effective at warning you of approaching storms or other natural hazards in your community/county? Please select all the apply.
5.Which resources makes you feel more prepared for a national hazard event? Select all that apply.
6.Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware of the county’s hazard mitigation plan?
COMMUNITY VULNERABILITIES AND HAZARD MITIGATION STRATEGIES

To assess community risk, we need to understand which community assets may be vulnerable to natural hazards in the region. Vulnerable assets are those community features, characteristics or resources that may be impacted by natural hazards (e.g., populations with functional needs, economic components, environmental resources, etc.). The next set of questions will focus on vulnerable assets in your community. It will also cover your preferred strategies to mitigate risk to those assets.
7.Please check the corresponding box that best matches your opinion on the specific types of community assets that are most important to you.
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Elder Care Facilities
Schools (K-12)
Hospitals
Major Bridges
Fire/Police Stations
Museums/Historic Buildings
Major Employers
Small and Medium Sized Businesses
College/University
City Hall/County Courthouse
Parks
8.Many 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 matches your opinion of the following strategies to reduce risk and loss associated with natural disasters.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I support implementing government rules to reduce risk
I support a non-governmental approach to reducing risk
I support a mix of both governmental and non- governmental approaches to reducing risk
I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards
I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards
I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters
I support protecting historical and cultural structures
I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resistant
I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a disaster event
I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools
I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure
I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions
9.Natural hazards can have a significant impact on a community. Planning for these events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements will help determine residents’ priorities in 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 Critical Facilities (e.g. transportation networks, hospitals, police/fire stations)
Preventing Development in Hazards Areas
Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g., streams, wetlands)
Protecting historical and cultural landmarks
Protecting and reducing damage to utilities
Strengthening emergency services (e.g., police, fire ambulance)
Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations and businesses
Other:
GENERAL HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

Finally, we would appreciate any information you are willing to share with us about your household. This information will remain confidential and is for survey comparison purposes only.
10.Where do you live?
11.How long have you lived in the state?
12.Do you own or rent your home?
13.Do you own/rent a: