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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.
1.Have you taken any of the following precautionary measures related to wildfire readiness (select all that apply)?(Required.)
2.Have you taken any of the following precautionary measures related to flood readiness (select all that apply)?(Required.)
3.Are you a renter?(Required.)
4.If you are a renter, have you asked your landlord to make improvements for wildfire and flood readiness?
5.If no, why not?
6.If you haven’t signed up for emergency communication alerts, please explain why.
7.How important do you think preparing for climate change is? (Required.)
8.What prevents you from preparing for climate change-related hazards? Select all that apply.(Required.)
9.During past hazard events, what (if any) communication challenges did you experience? Please describe.
10.During past hazard events, what (if any) evacuation challenges did you experience? Please describe.
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.
12.Which community groups should the County prioritize with assistance? Please describe.
13.If you or your family were impacted by a hazard, where would you turn for resources?(Required.)
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?
15.If you would like to be contacted about future opportunities to participate in the Sonoma County Safety Element, please provide your email address.
16.How would you best describe your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply
17.What Zip Code do you live in?
18.What is your gender?
19.How old are you?
20.How many adults live in your house?
21.How many children live in your house?
22.What was your total household income last year?
23.What is the highest level of education you have completed?
24.Do you identify as having a disability?
Be prepared and sign up for emergency alerts: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/sign-up/
25.How did you hear about the survey
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