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2027 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Questionnaire
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1.
1) Do you work or live in Lapeer County?
(Required.)
Yes, I live and work in Lapeer County.
Yes, I live in Lapeer County and work outside of the county.
Yes, I work in Lapeer County, but live outside of the county.
Not applicable.
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2.
How many years have you lived and/or worked in Lapeer County?
(Required.)
0-2
3/5
6-10
11-20
21 or more
Not applicable
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3.
Identify which township, city, or village you live and/or work in.
(Required.)
Village of Almont
Almont Township
Arcadia Township
Attica Township
Burlington Township
Burnside Township
Village of Clifford
Village of Columbiaville
Deerfield Township
Village of Dryden
Dryden Township
Elba Township
Goodland Township
Hadley Township
City of Imlay City
Imlay Township
City of Lapeer
Lapeer Township
Marathon Township
Mayfield Township
Village of Metamora
Metamora Township
North Branch Township
Village of North Branch
Oregon Township
Village of Otter Lake
Rich Township
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4.
What type of structure do you live in?
(Required.)
Detached single family home
Duplex, triplex or quadruple home
Multi-family home (condo, apartment)
Mobile home
Manufactured home
Recreational vehicle (RV)
Some other type of structure
Do not know
N/A
Other (please specify)
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5.
Are you familiar with the concept of hazard mitigation?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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6.
Below is the list of hazards to be assessed in the 2027 Hazard Mitigation Plan update. How concerned are you about the following hazards affecting your community over the next 20 years? Please rate what hazards present the greatest risk.
(Required.)
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Active Violence Incident
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Civil Disorder/Riot
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Drought
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Earthquake
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Extreme Temperatures (Heat or Cold)
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Flooding (Riverine, Ditch, Stormwater)
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Hazardous Material Released (Fixed Site)
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Hazardous Material Released (Transportation)
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Infrastructure Failure
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Major Transportation Incident (Air, Rail, Roadway)
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Public Health Emergency
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Radiological Incident (Example: Nuclear Power Plant Accident)
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Scrap Tire Fire
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Severe Summer Storm (Thunder/Lightning, Hail, Microbursts
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Severe Winter Storm (Extreme Cold, Ice/Sleet, Heavy Snow/Blizzard)
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Subsidence (Sinkhole)
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Terrorism Incident
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Tornado
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Utility failure
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
Wildfire
Low Risk: Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk: Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High risk: High impact on threat to life and property
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7.
What are the top 5 natural hazards you are concerned about impacting your community? Rank your top 5, with 1 being most concerned to 5 being least concerned.
(Required.)
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2
3
4
5
Lightning
1
2
3
4
5
Hail
1
2
3
4
5
Tornados
1
2
3
4
5
High Winds (Non-Tornadic)
1
2
3
4
5
Snow
1
2
3
4
5
Freezing Rain and Sleet
1
2
3
4
5
Extreme Cold
1
2
3
4
5
Flooding (Riverine, Ditch, Stormwater)
1
2
3
4
5
Dam and Levee Failures
1
2
3
4
5
Extreme Heat
1
2
3
4
5
Drought
1
2
3
4
5
Wildfire
1
2
3
4
5
Invasive Species
1
2
3
4
5
Earthquake
1
2
3
4
5
Subsidence
1
2
3
4
5
Meteorites
1
2
3
4
5
Space Weather (Solar Flares)
1
2
3
4
5
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8.
What are the top 5 technological or human related hazards you are concerned about impacting your community? Rank your top 5, with 1 being most concerned to 5 being least concerned.
(Required.)
1
2
3
4
5
Hazardous Materials (fixed site incidents)
1
2
3
4
5
Nuclear Power Plant Emergency
1
2
3
4
5
Hazardous Materials (transportation incident)
1
2
3
4
5
Pipeline and Well Head Incidents
1
2
3
4
5
Energy Failures and Shortages
1
2
3
4
5
Terrorism
1
2
3
4
5
Cyberattacks
1
2
3
4
5
Public Health Emergency
1
2
3
4
5
Civil Disturbance
1
2
3
4
5
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9.
How concerned are you about the possibility of your community being impacted by a disaster?
(Required.)
Very Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Not at All Concerned
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10.
What actions have you taken to reduce the risk for your home/apartment/property for potential hazards/disasters?
(Required.)
Purchase Home Owners/Renter's Policy
Purchase Flood Insurance
Floodproofing (e.g. elevated furnace, water heater, electrical panel)
Install Retrofits (such as high impact shingles, fire resistant siding/shingles, roofing/window screens, storm shelters)
Removed Dead/Dying Trees or Vegetation
Purchase/Placement of Easily Accessible Fire Extinguishers
Alternate Power Supply
Alternate Water Supply
None of the Above
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11.
What mitigation projections do you believe local government agencies should focus on to reduce disruptions to services and to strengthen the community?
(Required.)
Upgrade or Retrofit Public Safety Facilities (police, fire, EMS)
Replace Inadequate or Vulnerable Bridges or Causeways
Retrofit Infrastructure (such as elevating roadways and improving drainage)
Work on Damage Resistance of Utilities (electricity, communications, water/wastewater facilities)
Strengthen Codes, Ordinances, and Plans to Require Higher Hazard Risk Management Standards
Provide Better Information about Hazard Risk and High Hazard Areas
Inform Property Owners about Ways They Can Mitigate Damage to Their Properties
None of the Above
Other (please specify)
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12.
Hazards and disasters can have a significant impact on a community, but planning for these events can help lessen impact. The following statements will help up determine community priorities in planning for these hazards. Please tell us how important each one is to you.
(Required.)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Protecting Private Property
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Protecting Critical Facilities (e.g. hospitals, transportation, public safety buildings)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Preventing Development in Hazard Areas
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Protecting Natural Environment
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Protecting Historic/Cultural Landmarks
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Promoting Cooperation among Public Agencies, Non-Profits, and Businesses
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Protecting and Reducing Damage to Utilities
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Strengthening Emergency Services (police, fire, EMS)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
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13.
How do you prefer to receive your emergency alerts? Please select all that apply.
(Required.)
Television
Radio
Weather Radio
County alerting app
Wireless Emergency Alerts (similar to Amber Alerts)
Cell phone text message
Automated phone call
County or municipal website
Social media
Smart phone apps (FEMA, Red Cross, AccuWeather, Weather Channel)
Outdoor warning sirens
News websites
Word of mouth (friends, family, neighbors)
Other (please specify)