Multi-Hazard Mitigation Survey

This survey is intended to research the impact of natural hazards and man-made threats in McHenry County, North Dakota.  Therefore, the survey should be completed by McHenry County, North Dakota residents or people who are employed in the county but live elsewhere.

The survey consists primarily of multiple-choice questions.  The first question is the only question requiring an answer to illustrate jurisdiction participation to FEMA.  The responses are not geo-tagged or tracked for location.  Your answers will not reveal your identity or location of residence.  

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* 1. In what city/census-designated place/unincorporated community/township do you reside?

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* 2. Since living in your community, has anyone in your household been impacted by any of the following natural hazards or man-made threats?  Select all that apply.

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* 3. Select the top 3 hazards/threats of concern to you and your household.

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* 4. How much monetary damage has your household experienced due to the natural hazards and/or man-made threats in the last five (5) years listed in questions 2 and 3?

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* 5. Of the listed natural hazards and man-made threats selected in Questions 2 and 3, do you have documentation of the incident and related impacts? (i.e. photos, written correspondence, insurance claims, receipt(s) of repair costs, etc.)

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* 6. If you answered yes to Question 5, would you be willing to share documentation with McHenry County Emergency Management to enhance planning and grant application efforts?

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* 7. Is your home located in a floodplain?

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* 8. Do you have flood insurance?

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* 9. If you answered no to flood insurance, please explain why.

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* 10. Have you or your community experienced a prolonged power outage of several days or more?  If yes, please identify the specific date and/or time of the occurrence.

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* 11. Are you aware of the risk of a cyberattack to yourself and your household?

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* 12. What methods are in place to protect yourself/your household from a cyberattack?

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* 13. Do you back up your computer data (files, photos, music, software, etc.....)?

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* 14. What actions or steps have you taken to improve the resiliency (ability to protect and readily recover) of your home/neighborhood or community from natural hazards and man-made threats?

(i.e., improved drainage or upgraded culverts, generator, structural improvements, retrofitting of existing infrastructure, sheltering, etc.)

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* 15. Would you like information on protecting your household against natural hazards and man-made threats?  Answering 'yes, interested' will not automatically sign you up to receive information.

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* 16. Would you like to receive information on how to shelter in place?  Answering 'yes, interested' will not automatically sign you up to receive information.

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* 17. What is your preferred method for receiving public information?  Check all that apply.

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* 18. Do you have an emergency kit?  An emergency kit comprises water, food, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, a first aid kit, a whistle, a dust mask, tools, maps, cell phones, toiletries, etc.

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* 19. If you have an emergency kit, does it include a 7-day supply of your personal/individual medicinal needs?

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* 20. Are roadways in McHenry County impacted by flooding, severe summer weather, or severe winter weather?  (i.e., blocked roads, overland flooding, fallen tree branches, snow drifts, etc.?) 

If yes, please specify below.

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* 21. Does your community have a designated storm shelter?

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* 22. If you answered no to the previous question, what structure(s) in your community can serve as a designated storm shelter?

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* 23. If you answered no to the previous question, is there an ideal location for the construction of a pre-fabricated storm shelter in your community? (i.e. city park, near mobile homes, recreation areas, etc.)

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* 24. Does anyone in your household have special needs or impaired mobility?  (i.e., need continuous electric power for medical equipment and/or medicinal care, requires special evacuation assistance, etc.)

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* 25. Does your household lack reliable transportation for essential services or medical needs?

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* 26. Regarding fire safety, please indicate which of the following your household currently has to protect against fire hazards.  Mark all that apply.

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* 27. Mitigation capabilities reduce the risk of natural hazards and man-made threats.

Capabilities fall into one of the following four broad categories described below.

Please rank the importance of improving or expanding each category for your community.

  Very Important Important Moderately Important Slightly Important Unimportant
Administrative and Technical: jurisdictional staff and their skills to implement mitigation actions/projects
Education and Outreach: education and outreach programs to educate the public on hazards and threats
Financial: access to or eligibility to allocate resources for funding of mitigation projects
Planning and Regulatory: jurisdictional plans, policies, codes, and ordinances in place to prevent/reduce the impacts of hazards and/or threats

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* 28. Should the Benefit-Cost for federal funding opportunities be approved before developing the complete application for submittal?

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* 29. In your opinion, what other steps can your local government take to reduce or eliminate losses to human life and property from natural hazards and manmade threats?

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* 30. How long have you resided in your current community?

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* 31. What is your age?

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* 32. What is your gender?

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* 33. What type of housing do you occupy?

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* 34. Do you own or rent your housing?

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