Hazard Mitigation Plan Citizen Survey

1

How long have you lived in Henderson County Texas?

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How long have you lived in Henderson County Texas?

Less than one Year

1 to 4 Years

more than 5 Years

2

Do you rent or own the place where you live?

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Do you rent or own the place where you live?

Own

Rent

Neither (please specify) If other, type text here.

3

Which of the following types of Hazard Events have you or someone in your household experienced while living where you live now? (Check all that apply)

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Which of the following types of Hazard Events have you or someone in your household experienced while living where you live now? (Check all that apply)

Tornado	Flooding
Dam Failure	Flash Flooding
Drought	High Winds
Earthquake	Levee Failure
Extreme Temperature Heat	Wildfire
Severe Weather Winter Storm	Hail Storm
Other (please specify) If other, type text here.

4

What actions have you taken to reduce risk

for your home/apartment/property for potential disaster? (Check all that apply)

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What actions have you taken to reduce risk for your home/apartment/property for potential disaster? (Check all that apply)

Purchase homeowners/renter insurance	Purchase and placement of easily accessible fire extinguishers
Purchase Flood insurance	Alternative power source
Flood proofing (elevated furnace, water heaters, electric panels)	Alternative water supply
Install retrofits such as high impact windows or doors to withstand high winds; fire resistant siding, roofing or window screens, etc.	Storm shelter
Install fire breaks around structure	None
Remove dead/dying trees vegetation	Other (please specify) If other, type text here.

5

To the best of your knowledge, is your property located in a designated floodplain? If no, skip to question 8. 

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To the best of your knowledge, is your property located in a designated floodplain? If no, skip to question 8.

Yes

No

Unknown

6

If "Yes or Unknown" do you have flood insurance?

If "Yes or Unknown" do you have flood insurance?

Yes

No

7

If the answer to Question 6 is "No", what is the primary reason why you do not carry flood insurance?

If the answer to Question 6 is "No", what is the primary reason why you do not carry flood insurance?

Flood Insurance is too expensive

I do not know how to purchase Flood Insurance

I have tried to purchase Flood Insurance, but have been unsuccessful

Other (please specify) If other, type text here.

8

If your property were located in a designated "High Hazard" area or had received repeated damages from a natural hazard event, would you consider one of the following? (Check all that apply)

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If your property were located in a designated "High Hazard" area or had received repeated damages from a natural hazard event, would you consider one of the following? (Check all that apply)

Structural elevation of your property	A buyout of your property (relocation of your family)
Retrofit your property to better resist hazard impacts (e.g. flood proofing your home)	None of the above
Purchase Insurance	Other (please specify) If other, type text here.

9

Would an incentive encourage you to spend money to retrofit your home to withstand the impacts of possible natural hazards (for example: Elevating a flood prone house, reinforcing a wind-prone home, using fire-proof materials on a home in a wildfire prone area, etc.)?

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Would an incentive encourage you to spend money to retrofit your home to withstand the impacts of possible natural hazards (for example: Elevating a flood prone house, reinforcing a wind-prone home, using fire-proof materials on a home in a wildfire prone area, etc.)?

Yes

No

10

Which of the following mitigation project types do you believe Local Government agencies should focus on to reduce disruption of services and to strengthen the community? (Check all that apply)

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Which of the following mitigation project types do you believe Local Government agencies should focus on to reduce disruption of services and to strengthen the community? (Check all that apply)

Retrofit and strengthen essential facilities such as Fire Stations, Police Stations, Emergency Medical Services, Hospitals, Schools, etc.	Install or improve protective structures such as floodwalls or levees
Replace inadequate or vulnerable bridges and causeways	Strengthen code, ordinances and plans to require higher hazard risk management standards
Retrofit infrastructure such as elevating roadways and improving drainage systems	Provide better information about Hazard Risk and high Hazard areas
Work on improving the damage resistance of utilities (electricity, communications, water/waste facilities, etc.)	None
Other (please specify) If other, type text here.

11

In what ZIP code is your home located? (enter 5-digit ZIP code, for example, 00544 or 94305)

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In what ZIP code is your home located? (enter 5-digit ZIP code, for example, 00544 or 94305)

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