County of Sonoma - Safety Element Survey #1

Understanding Climate Change Impacts and Barriers to Adaptation

Permit Sonoma is updating the Safety Element of the County’s General Plan. The purpose of the Safety Element is to identify hazards affecting Sonoma County, assess vulnerability, and develop goals, policies, and strategies to reduce the potential short- and long-term risk to people, property, and systems.

Climate change exacerbates the impacts of existing hazards. For example, climate change will result in a higher number of extreme heat days, more damage from coastal storms and erosion, and disruption to water supply. Preparing for and adapting to a changing climate is an important part of reducing risk.

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* 1. Have you taken any of the following precautionary measures related to wildfire readiness (select all that apply)?

Emergency supply kit

Purchased rental insurance

Upgraded home to protect against wildfire

Maintained vegetation clearance around home

Engaged with my neighbors to build a communication or support network

Signed up for emergency alerts

Installed or purchased back-up power (e.g., generators, solar panels and batteries)

I do not need to take any precautionary measures

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Have you taken any of the following precautionary measures related to flood readiness (select all that apply)?

Emergency supply kit

Purchased flood insurance

Upgraded or elevated home to protect against flooding

Engaged with my neighbors to build a communication or support network

Signed up for emergency alerts

I do not need to take any precautionary measures

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Are you a renter?

Yes

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* 4. If you are a renter, have you asked your landlord to make improvements for wildfire and flood readiness?

Yes

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* 5. If no, why not?

I don’t know what improvements the landlord should make

I am worried about my landlord getting mad or raising the rent

I hadn’t thought about it

My rental doesn’t need safety upgrades

Not a renter

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If you haven’t signed up for emergency communication alerts, please explain why.

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* 7. How important do you think preparing for climate change is?

Very important

Important

Not very important

Not sure

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* 8. What prevents you from preparing for climate change-related hazards? Select all that apply.

I do not know how to prepare for climate change

I do not have enough money to prepare for climate change

I do not have enough time to prepare for climate change

I do not want to prepare for climate change

I rent my home and am unable to make home upgrades

None, I believe I am adequately prepared

Other (please specify)

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* 9. During past hazard events, what (if any) communication challenges did you experience? Please describe.

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* 10. During past hazard events, what (if any) evacuation challenges did you experience? Please describe.

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* 11. Which members of your community have been most impacted by recent climate change hazard events (e.g. wildfire, drought, coastal erosion, extreme heat)? In what ways were they or you disproportionately impacted? Please describe.

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* 12. Which community groups should the County prioritize with assistance? Please describe.

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* 13. If you or your family were impacted by a hazard, where would you turn for resources?

The County

Community-based organizations or non-profits

Family and/or friends

Not sure

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* 14. What types of resources or programs would you like the County to provide to help people in Sonoma County be better informed and prepared for climate change?

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* 15. If you would like to be contacted about future opportunities to participate in the Sonoma County Safety Element, please provide your email address.

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* 16. How would you best describe your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian/Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Latinix/Hispanic

White/Caucasian

Multiple Ethnicities

Not listed here (please specify)

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* 17. What Zip Code do you live in?

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* 18. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Other

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* 19. How old are you?

Under 25

25 to 35

36 to 50

51 to 62

Over 62

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* 20. How many adults live in your house?

More than 6

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* 21. How many children live in your house?

More than 6

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* 22. What was your total household income last year?

Less than $20,000

Between $20,001 and $34,999

Between $35,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $149,999

Between $150,000 and $249,999

Over $250,000

Other (please specify)

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

Less than high school diploma or GED

High school diploma or GED

Some college; no degree

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

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* 24. Do you identify as having a disability?

Yes

Be prepared and sign up for emergency alerts: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/sign-up/

County of Sonoma - Safety Element Survey #1

Understanding Climate Change Impacts and Barriers to Adaptation

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* 1. Have you taken any of the following precautionary measures related to wildfire readiness (select all that apply)?

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* 2. Have you taken any of the following precautionary measures related to flood readiness (select all that apply)?

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* 3. Are you a renter?

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* 4. If you are a renter, have you asked your landlord to make improvements for wildfire and flood readiness?

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* 5. If no, why not?

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* 6. If you haven’t signed up for emergency communication alerts, please explain why.

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* 7. How important do you think preparing for climate change is?

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* 8. What prevents you from preparing for climate change-related hazards? Select all that apply.

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* 9. During past hazard events, what (if any) communication challenges did you experience? Please describe.

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* 10. During past hazard events, what (if any) evacuation challenges did you experience? Please describe.

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* 11. Which members of your community have been most impacted by recent climate change hazard events (e.g. wildfire, drought, coastal erosion, extreme heat)? In what ways were they or you disproportionately impacted? Please describe.

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* 12. Which community groups should the County prioritize with assistance? Please describe.

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* 13. If you or your family were impacted by a hazard, where would you turn for resources?

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* 14. What types of resources or programs would you like the County to provide to help people in Sonoma County be better informed and prepared for climate change?

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* 15. If you would like to be contacted about future opportunities to participate in the Sonoma County Safety Element, please provide your email address.

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* 16. How would you best describe your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply

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* 17. What Zip Code do you live in?

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* 18. What is your gender?

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* 19. How old are you?

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* 20. How many adults live in your house?

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* 21. How many children live in your house?

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* 22. What was your total household income last year?

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

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* 24. Do you identify as having a disability?

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* 25. How did you hear about the survey