Nevada County and the Multi-Jurisdictional Partners are committed to engaging the community throughout the Update to the Nevada County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

This anonymous survey is designed to help the County better prepare our communities to withstand the hazards and potential disasters that are most relevant to the area. The information you provide will directly support the development of strategies and actions to reduce vulnerability to potential hazards such as wildfire, landslides, flooding, and more.

Thank you for your participation and input in this planning process.

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* 1. Which of the following hazards have you ever been impacted by within Nevada County? (Check all that apply)

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* 2. What steps has your household taken to prepare for a disaster?
(Check all that apply)

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* 3. What resources/experiences have helped you to become prepared?
(Check all that apply)

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* 4. What are the hurdles preventing you from being prepared? (Check all that apply)

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* 5. Which information sources on emergency preparedness do you use the most?
(Check all that apply)

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* 6. How concerned are you about the following hazards within Nevada County?
(Check one response for each hazard)

  Not concerned Somewhat concerned Concerned Very concerned Extremely concerned N/A
Air Quality/ Air Pollution
Avalanche
Climate Change
Dam Failure
Drought
Earthquake
Extreme Cold
Extreme Heat 
Flooding
Hazardous Materials (spill or release)
Landslide 
Mines
Natural Gas Pipeline Failure
Severe Weather
Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) or De-Energization
Transportation Incident (roadways, rail, airport, waterways)
Wildfire
Volcano
Other hazard

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* 7. Is your current residence located within a mapped hazard area? (Check all that apply)

  Yes No Not Sure
Earthquake fault zone
Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ)
Liquefaction zone
Landslide zone
FEMA designated floodplain

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* 8. Would the disclosure of natural hazard information influence your decision to purchase or move into a home today?

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* 9. To the best of your knowledge, does the home in which you live have: (Check all that apply)

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* 10. Have you ever had difficulty obtaining homeowners or renters insurance due to risks from natural hazards?

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* 11. Which incentives would encourage you to retrofit your home to protect against natural disasters? (Check all that apply)

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* 12. Please indicate how you feel about the following statement:

"I think it is important to provide education and programs that promote community members to take action to reduce their exposure and risks to natural hazards."

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* 13. If a natural disaster such as a major wildfire were to strike tomorrow...
(Check all that apply)

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* 14. Does your street (or another nearby street) typically flood during rain events?

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* 15. What is the zip code where you live?

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* 16. Do you work in Nevada County?

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* 17. Please indicate your age range:

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* 18. Please indicate the primary language spoken in your household.

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* 19. Do you own or rent your home?

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* 20. Do you, or anyone in your household:

  Yes No Decline to state
Have serious difficulty hearing or identify as deaf
Have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses or identify as blind
Have a physical, mental, or emotional condition that makes it difficult to concentrate, remember, or make decisions
Have serious difficulty walking

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* 21. What is your annual (gross) household income?

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* 22. How do you typically access the internet? (Check all that apply)

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* 23. If you have any questions or additional information you would like to share regarding local hazards and disasters, we invite you to provide your information on this page. This survey and your comments are completely confidential.

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* 24. If you would like to stay up to date on future hazard mitigation and/or emergency management efforts in the County, we invite you to provide your email address.

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