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From March 29th - April 7th, 2025 Much of Dufferin County was impacted by an ice storm and subsequent power outage. Following every significant incident a report is prepared and presented to local councils.
The goal is to identify strategies which will improve coordination, communication and future response planning for all. Your answers to this questionnaire will be used to provide insight about the impacts upon your family and property. the basis of a thorough after-action report.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSES BY THURSDAY JULY 31st, 2025.
ALL ENTRANTS WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF BEING ENTERED INTO A DRAW FOR AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS KIT.

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* 1. Are you a resident of Dufferin County?

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* 2. In which Dufferin County municipality do you reside?

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* 3. What is your postal code?

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* 4. Which of the following best describes your property in Dufferin County?

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* 5. Was your household adequately prepared for a significant winter storm?

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* 6. Did your household discuss what to do if there was a climate related emergency in the 12 months prior to the incident?

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* 7. For how many days can your emergency supplies, including food and water, adequately sustain your household?

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* 8. In the days prior to the storm did you take steps to minimize the impact of an ice storm?

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* 9. Did you receive appropriate and timely information from your municipality during the ice storm and power outage?

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* 10. How long was your household without regular electrical service?

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* 11. Did your household use a generator to power appliances while the electrical service was interrupted?

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* 12. Did you have access to a reliable means of communication to maintain situational awareness (television, radio, computer, mobile device, etc.)?

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* 13. Did your property sustain any damage as a result of the ice storm and/or power outage?

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* 14. Did anyone in your household sustain an injury or have an existing medical concern worsen as a result of the ice storm and/or power outage?

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* 15. Has your property been restored to pre-event conditions?

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* 16. What was the approximate cost of restoring your property to pre-event condition?

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* 17. What is the approximate value of any claims submitted to your insurance carriers as a result of this event?

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* 18. What additional costs were incurred due to this event (lost wages, food spoilage, alternate accommodations, additional expenses, etc.)?

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* 19. Based on your experience, what one thing would you do differently to prepare for the next storm?

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* 20. Would you participate in emergency preparedness training if offered by your local municipality?

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* 21. What emergency preparedness training would be you like to see offered in your community?

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* 22. Is there anything else you’d like to share about the impacts of the Ice Storm and/or the Power Outage?

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* 23. What is your current housing situation?

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* 24. How many people live in your household?

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* 25. What is your age group?

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* 26. Which of the following options most closely aligns with your gender?

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* 27. What is your racial or ethnic identity? (Select all that apply.)

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* 28. What is your total household income?

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* 29. To enter the draw for a fully-stocked emergency kit please provide your name and contact information.

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* 30. Please provide your telephone number so we can contact you if you are the winner of the emergency kit.

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