Shenandoah Valley Project Impact Emergency Preparedness Survey 2015

Started in 2000, the mission of Shenandoah Valley Project Impact (SVPI) is to create resilience and disaster-resistance in the Central Shenandoah Valley. In order to do this effectively, SVPI needs your input about emergency preparedness. By spending a few minutes to express your thoughts and concerns through this short survey, you will help Shenandoah Valley Project Impact implement programs that better help prepare the citizens of the Central Shenandoah Valley for severe weather, disasters, and emergencies. Thank You!

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* 1. What do you think is the most common natural hazard in the Central Shenandoah Valley?

Drought

Flood

Hurricane/Tropical Storm

Tornado

Wildfire

Wind Storm/Derecho

Winter Storm/Blizzard

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* 2. Which natural hazard causes you the most concern?

Drought

Flood

Hurricane/Tropical Storm

Tornado

Wildfire

Wind Storm/Derecho

Winter Storm/Blizzard

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* 3. Which emergency supplies do you have on hand at home? (Please select all that apply)

A 3-day supply of non-perishable food

Water (3 gallons of water per person)

Battery-powered or hand crank radio

Flashlight and extra batteries

Extra prescription and over-the-counter medications

First aid kit

Extra food and medications for you pet(s)

Extra set of car keys

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* 4. What actions have you already taken to be prepared for severe weather and emergencies? (Please select all that apply)

Have emergency supplies at home.

Have a household emergency plan.

Talked about being prepared with others in the community.

Participated in a preparedness exercise or drill at my workplace, school, or home.

Attended a meeting or training on how to be better prepared for severe weather, emergencies, or disasters.

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* 5. What actions would you be willing to take to prepare for severe weather and emergencies? (Please select all that apply)

Make a disaster supply kit or update supplies in my current kit.

Create a household emergency plan.

Learn about the impact of local natural hazards and how to respond.

Talk with people I know about ways to be prepared.

Read about ways to be prepared.

Participate in a preparedness exercise or drill.

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* 6. How do you receive current information during severe weather or an emergency? (Please select all that apply)

Local television

National television

Radio

Internet

Newspaper

Social media

E-mail

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* 7. What topics would you like to know more about? (Please select all that apply)

General emergency preparedness

Emergency preparedness for seniors

Emergency preparedness for persons with special needs

Pet emergency preparedness

Emergency preparedness for businesses/organizations

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* 8. Please select your age.

Under 21

21-40

41-65

Over 65

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* 9. Please select your gender.

Female

Male

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* 1. What do you think is the most common natural hazard in the Central Shenandoah Valley?

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* 2. Which natural hazard causes you the most concern?

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* 3. Which emergency supplies do you have on hand at home? (Please select all that apply)

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* 4. What actions have you already taken to be prepared for severe weather and emergencies? (Please select all that apply)

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* 5. What actions would you be willing to take to prepare for severe weather and emergencies? (Please select all that apply)

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* 6. How do you receive current information during severe weather or an emergency? (Please select all that apply)

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* 7. What topics would you like to know more about? (Please select all that apply)

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* 8. Please select your age.

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* 9. Please select your gender.

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* 10. Please use this space for additional thoughts, comments, or suggestions.