There are many things that you can do to prepare for a natural disaster or emergency event. What you have on hand, or are trained to do when disaster strikes can make a big difference for your comfort and safety in the hours and days following the disaster, whether it is a natural disaster or other emergency. Basic Services, such as electricity, gas, water and telephones, may be cut off, or you may have to evacuate at a moment's notice. The following questions focus on your household preparedness for disaster events.
7.
In the following list, please select those activities that you Have Done in your household, Plan To Do in the near future, Have Not Done , or are Unable To Do .
Have you or someone in your household... (Select the corresponding column for each preparedness activity )
8.
Building a disaster supply kit, receiving first aid training and developing a household/family emergency plan are inexpensive activities that require a personal time commitment. How much time (per year) are you willing to spend on preparing yourself/household for a natural disaster or emergency event?
0 - 1 hour
2 - 3 hours
4 - 7 hours
8 - 15 hours
16+ hours
Other (specify):
9.
What steps, if any, have you or someone in your household taken to prepare for a natural disaster?
(Please check all that apply )
Stored food
Stored water
Have flashlight(s)
Have extra batteries
Have battery-powered radio(s)
Have Medical Supplies (First Aid Kit)
Have Fire Extinguisher(s)
Have a smoke detector on each level of the house
Have a Disaster Supply Kit prepared
Received First Aid or CPR training
Made a fire escape plan
Developed a reconnection plan (where to go, who to call)
Discussed utility shutoffs
Other (specify):
10.
Does Your household have insurance coverage for flood events?
Yes (if Yes skip to question 11 )
No
10.1
If not, what is the main reason your household does not have insurance for flood events?
Not located in the flood plain
Too expensive
Not necessary
Never concidered it
Deductibles too high/not worth it
Not familiar with it/don't know about it
Other (specify):
11.
Does Your household have insurance coverage for earthquake events?
Yes (if Yes skip to question 12 )
No
11.1
If not, what is the main reason your household does not have insurance for earthquake events?
Not available
Too expensive
Not necessary
Never concidered it
Deductibles too high/not worth it
Not familiar with it/don't know about it
Other (specify):