Taos County Public Survey
Section 1: General Information
1.
What is your current residence status in Taos County?
Homeowner
Renter
Business Owner
Other (please specify)
2.
How long have you lived or operated a business in Taos County?
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
More than 10 years
Section 2: Awareness and Preparedness
3.
How aware are you of the natural and man-made hazards that could affect Taos County?
Very aware
Somewhat aware
Not very aware
Not aware at all
4.
Have you received any information on hazard mitigation or emergency preparedness from local authorities?
Yes
No
5.
Do you have an emergency plan in place for your household/business?
Yes
No
In progress
6.
Have you participated in any emergency preparedness training or drills?
Yes
No
Section 3: Identification of Hazards and Vulnerabilities
7.
What types of natural hazards do you think pose the greatest threat to Taos County? (Select all that apply)
Floods
Severe Winter Weather
Extreme Temperatures
High Wind Events
Drought
Avalanche
Earthquakes
Ice Storms
Landslides
Wildfire
Land Subsidence
Dam Failures
Hail Events
Other (please specify)
8.
What types of man-made hazards do you think pose the greatest threat to Taos County? (Select all that apply)
Rail Events
Hazardous Materials Incidents: Risks associated with the transportation, storage, and use of hazardous materials.
Infrastructure Failure: This includes public works and critical infrastructure failures.
Transportation Incidents: Accidents involving various modes of transportation that could cause significant disruptions.
Communications Failures: Disruptions in communication systems that can impact emergency response.
Terrorism: Potential terrorist activities that could affect the county.
Plane Crashes: Incidents involving aircraft that could cause substantial damage and casualties.
Human Trafficking: Recognized as a significant risk that needs to be addressed.
Other (please specify)
9.
Have you or your property been directly affected by any of these hazards in the past 5 years?
Yes
No
If yes, please specify the type of hazard and the impact it had.
Section 4: Community Needs and Resources
10.
How prepared do you feel Taos County is to respond to a major disaster?
Very prepared
Somewhat prepared
Not very prepared
Not prepared at all
11.
What resources or support would help you better prepare for a disaster? (Select all that apply)
Emergency kits and supplies
Community training and workshops
Information on creating emergency plans
Alerts and notifications
Other (please specify)
12.
Do you know where to access emergency shelters or evacuation routes in case of a disaster?
Yes
No
13.
What communication methods would you prefer for receiving emergency alerts and information? (Select all that apply)
Text messages
Emails
Social media
Local news stations
Community bulletin boards
Other (please specify)
14.
Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding hazard mitigation and emergency preparedness in Taos County?
