2020 Grant County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan - Community Opinion Survey
This is a public opinion survey, the results of which will inform local natural hazard mitigation planning Grant County.  Participation is voluntary and none of the information you provide will be attributed to you directly.  The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete.  Thank you!
During the past five years as a resident of Grant County, have you or someone in your household directly experienced a natural disaster such as a wildfire, drought, flood, sever windstorm or other type of natural hazard?   *
If your answer to question #1 was yes, which of these natural hazards have you or someone in your household experienced in the past five years?  (check all that apply) *
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How concerned are you about the following natural hazards? *
Very Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Neutral
Not Very Concerned
Not Concerned
Drought
Dust Storm
Earthquake
Flood
Landslide
Wildfire
Windstorm
Severe Winter Storm
Have you ever received information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural hazards? *
If you answered "yes" to the last question, how recently? *
From whom did you last receive information about how to make members of your household and your home safer from natural hazards?  (Please check one only) *
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Whom would you most trust to provide you with information about how to make your household and home safer from natural hazards?  (Please check up to three) *
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What is the most effective way for you to receive information about how to make your household and home safer from natural hazards?  (Please check up to three) *
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Prior to taking this survey, were you aware of your county's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP)?
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Assets are defined broadly to include anything that is important to the character and function of a community and can be described very generally in the four categories:  people, economy, built environment, natural resources.  Although all assets may be affected by hazards, some assets are more vulnerable because of their physical characteristics or socioeconomic uses. The purpose of an asset inventory is to identify specific vulnerable assets in your community.   Who are the people of Grant County that you value most AND are the most vulnerable to the impact of natural hazards?  Be as specific if you can. *
What are the economic drivers of Grant County that you value most AND are the most vulnerable to the impact of natural hazards?  Be as specific if you can. *
Built Environment (structures, schools, hospitals, emergency responder facilities, roads, water systems, energy, dams, critical facilities, cultural, religious and historic).  What built environment assets of Grant County do you value most and are the most vulnerable to the impacts of natural hazards and why?  Be as specific if you can. *
Natural Environment (Forests, agriculture, water, air critical habitat, recreation, tourism, parks, wilderness areas, etc.).  If not already identified above, what are the natural environments of Grant County that you value most and are the most vulnerable to the impacts of natural hazards and why?  
A number of activities can reduce your community's risk natural hazards.  Please check the box that best represents your opinion of the following strategies to reduce the risk and loss associated with natural hazards. *
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
I support a regulatory approach to reducing risk
I support a non-regulatory approach to reducing risk
I support a mix of both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to reducing risk
I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards
I support the use of tax dollars (federal and/or local) to compensate land owners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards
I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural hazards
I support protecting historical and cultural resources
I support protecting the natural environment
I would be willing to make my home more disaster resiliant
I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a natural disaster
I support improving disaster preparedness of local schools
I support developing a database of local buildings at-risk to natural hazards
I support the disclosure of natural hazards risk during real estate transactions
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Please tell us how important each one is to you. *
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
Protecting private property
Protecting critical facilities (e.g. transportation networks, hospitals, fire stations)
Preventing development in hazard areas
Enhancing the function of natural features (e.g. wetlands, rivers)
Protecting historical and cultural resources
Protecting and reducing damage to utiltiies
Strengthening emergency services (e.g. - fire, police, ambulance)
Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses
In the following list, please check those activities that you have done in your household, plan to do in the near future, or are unable to do. *
Have Done
Plan To Do
Not Done
Unable To Do
Attend meetings or received written information on natural hazards or emergency preparedness?
Talked with members in your household about what to do in case of a natural disaster?
Developed a "Household/Family Emergency Plan" in order to decide what everyone would do in the event of a natural disaster?
Prepared a "Disaster Supply Kit" (stored extra food, water, batteries, or other emergency supplies)?
In the last year, has anyone in your household been trained in First Aid or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?
Prepared your home by having smoke detectors on each level of the house?
Discussed or created a utility shutoff procedure in the event of a natural disaster?
Please indicate your age
Gender
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Please indicate your level of education
What is your household income?
Are you a resident of Grant County? *
What is your race?
Please specify your ethnicity
How long have you lived in Grant County? *
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Do you own or rent a home? *
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Do you own/rent a:
Please provide any additional comments below.  Thank you very much for providing this information.
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