Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey

In this section, we are looking for your input on the types of natural hazards that impact the county, the city, and their residents. Please answer the following questions to help us understand the concerns throughout the planning areas.

This question includes a list of hazards and will ask you a two-part question. In the past 5 years, have you been affected by each hazard and how concerned are you about each hazard?

	Affected by hazard?	Highly Concerned	Concerned	Not Concerned
Climate Change (other than sea level rise)
Cyber Threats
Dam/Levee Failure
Drought & Expansive Soils
Earthquake
Erosion
Extreme Heat
Floods/Flooding
Geologic (landslide, sinkholes, subsidence)
HazMat/Biological Spill
Hurricane, Tropical Storm, or Tropical Depression
Invasive Species
Pandemic (Emerging Infectious Diseases)
Severe Weather (thunderstorm, hailstorm, lightning)
Severe Winter Weather (blizzard, heavy snow, ice)
Sea Level Rise
Tornado
Water Quality and Quantity
Wildfire
Windstorm
Other*

*Please specify the "other" hazard for which you have a concern if indicated above.

In the past 5 years, has your home or business been damaged by a hazard event? (Ex: pipes freezing during periods of cold temperatures, flooding of your home/business, tornado damage to your property, etc.)

YesNo

Please describe any relevant details such as the date of occurrence, duration, area affected (e.g., yard, building, roof), etc.

Did you report the damages to your local police or fire departments or to an emergency management agency?

YesNo

Is your property about the same, less, or more prone to flooding now than it was 5 years ago?

About the sameLessMore

To the best of your knowledge, is your property located in a designated floodplain or special flood hazard area?

YesNoI don't know

Click here to find out if your property is located in a designated floodplain.

Do you have flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program?

YesNo

If your property is located outside of the floodplain, do you have flood insurance?

YesNoN/A - property is outside of the floodplain

If you do not have flood insurance, please select the reasons that may apply.

Affordability/PriceProperty is not in a floodplain or special flood hazard areaHave never considered carrying flood insuranceI feel my property is "High and Dry"Other: Please describe

Have you taken any actions to make your home or community more resilient to hazards?

YesNo

Please specify what actions you have taken to make your home or community more resilient to hazards?

Please identify any specific vulnerabilities that you are aware of in your community/city/county (e.g., flood-prone areas or properties, critical facilities that lack a backup power source, etc.) List street names and other specific location identifiers if possible.

The answers provided in this survey will be treated as CONFIDENTIAL and will be used solely for the purpose of preparing this plan. Please note that individual answers will not be published in the plan.

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
1. Prevention - Administrative or regulatory actions that influence the way land is developed and buildings are built. Examples include planning & zoning, building codes, open space preservation, and floodplain regulations.
2. Property Protection - Modification or removal of existing buildings to protect them from a hazard. Examples include purchase, relocation, raised elevation, and structural retrofits (updates).
3. Natural Resource Protection - Preservation or restoration of the functions of natural systems while minimizing hazard losses. Examples include floodplain protection, forest management, and slope stabilization.
4. Structural Projects - Modification of the natural conditions for or progression of a hazard. Examples include dams, levees, seawalls, detention/retention basins, channel modification, retaining walls, and storm sewers.
5. Emergency Services - Protection of people and property during and immediately after a hazard event. Examples include warning systems, evacuation planning, emergency response training, and protection of emergency facilities.
6. Public Education and Awareness - Informing of citizens about hazards and the techniques they can use to protect themselves and their property. Examples include outreach, school education, library materials, and demonstration events.

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Not Very Important	Not Important
Regulatory approaches to reducing risk (policy, ordinances, etc.)
Non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk
A combination of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk
Protecting private property
Protecting critical facilities and community lifelines
Preventing development in hazard areas (e.g., restrict building or development in the floodplain)
Enhance the functions of natural features (e.g., streams, wetlands)
Protecting historical and cultural landmarks
Protecting and reducing damages to utilities
Strengthening emergency services (e.g., police, fire, EMS)
Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions
Improving the disaster preparedness of local schools
Developing an inventory of at-risk building and infrastructure
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, residents, non-profit organizations, and local businesses

	Have Done	Plan to Do	Not Done	Unable to Do
Talked with members in your household about what to do in the case of a natural disaster or emergency?
Developed a “Household/Family Emergency Plan” to decide what everyone would do in the event of a household emergency?
Prepared a “Disaster Supply Kit” (Stored extra food, water, batteries, or other emergency supplies?)

Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey

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