Public Participation Survey for Hazard Mitigation Planning

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𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩!

Grimes County is currently engaged in a planning process to become less vulnerable to natural disasters, and your participation is important to us!

The County, along with participating local jurisdictions and other participating partners, are now working to prepare a multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of this Plan is to identify and assess our community’s natural hazard risks and determine how to best minimize or manage those risks. Upon completion, the Plan will represent a comprehensive multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the County.

This survey questionnaire provides an opportunity for you to share your opinions and participate in the mitigation planning process. The information you provide will help us better understand your hazard concerns and can lead to mitigation activities that should help lessen the impact of future hazard events.

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐲 September 30, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨:
Ash Rahman, Atkins
200 Westlake Park Blvd, Suite 1100
Houston, TX 77079.
Surveys can also be emailed to ash.rahman@atkinsglobal.com.

If you have any questions regarding this survey or would like to learn about more ways you can participate in the development of the Grimes Co. County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, please contact Atkins, planning consultant for the project. You may reach Shane Porter (Atkins) at 281.529.4203 or by email at shane.porter@atkinsglobal.com.

1. Where do you live?

Unincorporated Grimes County

City of Anderson

City of Bedias

City of Iola

City of Navasota

City of Plantersville

City of Todd Mission

Other:

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2. Have you ever experienced or been impacted by a disaster?

Yes

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2 a. If “Yes,” please explain:

3. How concerned are you about the possibility of our community being impacted by a disaster?

Extremely concerned

Somewhat concerned

Not concerned

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4. Please select the one hazard you think is the highest threat to your neighborhood:

Flood

Drought

Extreme Heat

Severe Winter Storm

Hail

Tornado

Wildfire

Hurricane

Dam Failure

Earthquake

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5. Please select the one hazard you think is the second highest threat to your neighborhood:

Flood

Drought

Extreme Heat

Severe Winter Storm

Hail

Tornado

Wildfire

Hurricane

Dam Failure

Earthquake

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6. Is there another hazard not listed above that you think is a wide-scale threat to your neighborhood?

Yes

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6 a. If you answered Question 6 "Yes," please explain:

7. Is your home located in a floodplain?

Yes

I don't know

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8. Do you have flood insurance?

Yes

I don't know

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8 a. If you do not have flood insurance, why not?

Not Located in floodplain

Too expensive

Not necessary because it never floods

Not necessary because I’m elevated or otherwise protected

Never really considered it

Other:

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9. Have you taken any actions to make your home or neighborhood more resistant to hazards?

Yes

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9 a. If you answered Question 9 "Yes," please explain:

10. Are you interested in making your home or neighborhood more resistant to hazards?

Yes

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11. Do you know what office to contact regarding reducing your risks to hazards in your area?

Yes

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12. What is the most effective way for you to receive information about how to make your home and neighborhood more resistant to hazards?

Newspaper

Television

Radio

Internet

Mail

Public workshops/meetings

School meetings

Other:

13. In your opinion, what are some steps your local government could take to reduce or eliminate the risk of future hazard damages in your neighborhood?

14. Are there any other issues regarding the reduction of risk and loss associated with hazards or disasters in the community that you think are important?

15. A number of community-wide activities can reduce our risk from hazards. In general, these activities fall into one of the following six broad categories. Please tell us how important you think each one is for your community to consider pursuing.

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 and zoning, building codes, open space preservation, and floodplain regulations.

2. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Actions that involve the modification of existing buildings to protect them from a hazard or removal from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition, relocation, elevation, structural retrofits, and storm shutters.

3. 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Actions that, in addition to minimizing hazard losses, also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. Examples include: floodplain protection, habitat preservation, slope stabilization, riparian buffers, and forest management.

4. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: Actions intended to lessen the impact of a hazard by modifying the natural progression of the hazard. Examples include dams, levees, detention/retention basins, channel modification, retaining walls, and storm sewers.

5. 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Actions that protect people and property during and immediately after a hazard event. Examples include warning systems, evacuation planning, emergency response training, and protection of critical emergency facilities or systems.

6. 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Actions to inform citizens about hazards and the techniques they can use to protect themselves and their property. Examples include outreach projects, school education programs, library materials, and demonstration events.

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

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