Southerly Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Survey: Community Members
Southerly is working on a project to assess the most urgent information needs around disaster aid in the U.S. South. We are currently surveying community members and launching a community advisory board to help us create and distribute offline and online resources.

We are looking to partner with organizations, including journalism outlets, nonprofits, civic institutions, and community groups, on this ongoing project to ensure it is useful for those who have survived hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, flooding, or other disasters. Your feedback will help shape the scope and direction of the project. If you have any questions, please contact Amal Ahmed (amalahmedreports@gmail.com) or Lyndsey Gilpin (lgilpin@southerlymag.org).
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What information would be most helpful for you to know prior to a disaster? *
What are the most common issues that you and your community have faced in the months following a disaster? *
Where do you go to get information before, during and after a disaster?
What programs or terms do you find confusing or difficult to access? (for example, would you like a how-to on applying for FEMA rental assistance or individual disaster aid?) *
Please rank how helpful you think the following resources about disaster preparation, response and recovery could be for your clients. *
Not helpful/not needed
Could be helpful, not needed
Somewhat helpful/somewhat needed
Very helpful/highly needed
Offline resources (Ex: Printed flyers and fact sheets)
Immediate updates (Ex: SMS/texts with news updates)
Online networks/groups (Ex: Facebook groups for local survivors)
Consistent reporting on long term recovery (Ex: how federal funds are being spent)
Fact checking misinformation
Are there particular interactions with media, or journalistic practices you have observed that have made you feel uncomfortable? How can these be improved? *
What is the most urgent need in your community when it comes to disaster preparedness or recovery? *
How could our reporting better serve your mission?
Would you be willing to participate in a paid focus group with other community groups, policy experts, and emergency managers to discuss these issues in-depth with Southerly? *
If yes, please provide your preferred contact information. *
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