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Community Survey: Help Us Identify Trusted Community Spaces
1.
What is your ZIP code?
23173
23219
23220
23221
23222
23223
23224
23225
23226
23227
23228
23229
23230
23231
23233
23234
23235
23236
23237
23238
23284
23294
23298
Other (please specify)
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2.
What buildings or spaces in Richmond do you trust and feel comfortable visiting during an emergency like a power outage, water outrage, heatwave, or storm? (select all that apply)
(Required.)
Public library
Community center
Church or place of worship
School
Park or recreation center
Friend or neighbor’s home
Health clinic
Temporary emergency shelter
Other (please specify)
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3.
How far are you typically willing to travel from your home to reach a safe and supportive place during an emergency? (Select one)
(Required.)
Less than 5 minutes walking
5-15 minutes walking
15-30 minutes walking
Less than 10 minutes by car/bike
10-20 minutes by car/bike
More than 20 minutes by car/bike
I would prefer to stay home if possible
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4.
What makes a place feel welcoming and safe to you? (select all that apply)
(Required.)
Friendly or trusted staff
Clean and well-maintained
Open to everyone
Located nearby
Has AC, bathrooms, and places to sit
Offers food or water
Accessible by bus or walking
Commitment to ethical behavior
Long-standing community commitment
Other (please specify)
5.
Can you name any trusted places in your community (not city-run) that you think would be good spaces for people to gather when needed?
6.
Are there any places you avoid or don’t feel safe going, even in an emergency? If so, why?
7.
Have you ever gone somewhere to cool off, charge your phone, or get support during an extreme weather event, or emergency?
Yes
No
Not Sure
8.
If yes, where did you go and what was your experience like?
9.
Are there any challenges preventing you from using a community space during an emergency or extreme weather?
10.
How does an organization or location gain your trust in times of emergency?
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11.
What types of support would be most helpful if you had to leave your home during extreme heat or an emergency?
(Required.)
Air conditioning and shade
Charging phones and devices
Free internet
Food and clean drinking water
Health or medical support
Help with children or elders
Information and updates
Emotional support or connection
Other (please specify)