2025 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan - Public Input

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* 1. Choose County (please submit separate survey for work location and place of residence if applicable)

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* 2. Choose Jurisdiction (specific city, county if unincorporated, or school district). Please fill out a separate survey for each jurisdiction as applicable.

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* 3. The following Natural and Other Hazards have been identified in Iowa's 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan. For each Hazard, indicate the level of concern in your home, work, and social environment.

	1 - Very Concerned	3 - Somewhat Concerned	5 - Not At All Concerned
Dam Failure/Levee Failure	Dam Failure/Levee Failure 1 - Very Concerned	Dam Failure/Levee Failure 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Dam Failure/Levee Failure 5 - Not At All Concerned
Drought	Drought 1 - Very Concerned	Drought 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Drought 5 - Not At All Concerned
Earthquake	Earthquake 1 - Very Concerned	Earthquake 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Earthquake 5 - Not At All Concerned
Expansive Soils	Expansive Soils 1 - Very Concerned	Expansive Soils 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Expansive Soils 5 - Not At All Concerned
Extreme Heat	Extreme Heat 1 - Very Concerned	Extreme Heat 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Extreme Heat 5 - Not At All Concerned
Flooding - Flash	Flooding - Flash 1 - Very Concerned	Flooding - Flash 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Flooding - Flash 5 - Not At All Concerned
Flooding - Riverine	Flooding - Riverine 1 - Very Concerned	Flooding - Riverine 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Flooding - Riverine 5 - Not At All Concerned
Grass or Wildland Fire	Grass or Wildland Fire 1 - Very Concerned	Grass or Wildland Fire 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Grass or Wildland Fire 5 - Not At All Concerned
Landslide	Landslide 1 - Very Concerned	Landslide 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Landslide 5 - Not At All Concerned
Severe Winter Storm	Severe Winter Storm 1 - Very Concerned	Severe Winter Storm 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Severe Winter Storm 5 - Not At All Concerned
Sinkholes	Sinkholes 1 - Very Concerned	Sinkholes 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Sinkholes 5 - Not At All Concerned
Thunderstorm - Hail & Lightning	Thunderstorm - Hail & Lightning 1 - Very Concerned	Thunderstorm - Hail & Lightning 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Thunderstorm - Hail & Lightning 5 - Not At All Concerned
Tornado/Windstorm	Tornado/Windstorm 1 - Very Concerned	Tornado/Windstorm 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Tornado/Windstorm 5 - Not At All Concerned
Other Hazards	Other Hazards 1 - Very Concerned	Other Hazards 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Other Hazards 5 - Not At All Concerned

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* 4. The category "Other Hazards" includes Human-Caused and Biological Hazards as identified in Iowa's 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan. For these other hazards, please indicate your level of concern as each may impact your home, work, or social environment.

	1 - Very Concerned	3 - Somewhat Concerned	5 - Not At All Concerned
Animal/Plant/Crop Disease	Animal/Plant/Crop Disease 1 - Very Concerned	Animal/Plant/Crop Disease 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Animal/Plant/Crop Disease 5 - Not At All Concerned
Hazardous Materials Incident	Hazardous Materials Incident 1 - Very Concerned	Hazardous Materials Incident 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Hazardous Materials Incident 5 - Not At All Concerned
Infrastructure Failure	Infrastructure Failure 1 - Very Concerned	Infrastructure Failure 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Infrastructure Failure 5 - Not At All Concerned
Pandemic Human Disease	Pandemic Human Disease 1 - Very Concerned	Pandemic Human Disease 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Pandemic Human Disease 5 - Not At All Concerned
Radiological Incident	Radiological Incident 1 - Very Concerned	Radiological Incident 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Radiological Incident 5 - Not At All Concerned
Terrorism	Terrorism 1 - Very Concerned	Terrorism 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Terrorism 5 - Not At All Concerned
Transportation Incident	Transportation Incident 1 - Very Concerned	Transportation Incident 3 - Somewhat Concerned	Transportation Incident 5 - Not At All Concerned

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* 5. Choose the three (3) Hazards you are most concerned about.

Dam Failure/Levee Failure

Drought

Earthquake

Expansive Soils

Extreme Heat

Flooding - Flash

Flooding - Riverine

Grass or Wildland Fire

Landslide

Severe Winter Storm

Sinkholes

Thunderstorm - Hail & Lightning

Tornado/Windstorm

Animal/Plant/Crop Disease

Hazardous Materials Incident

Infrastructure Failure

Pandemic Human Disease

Radiological Incident

Terrorism

Transportation Incident

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* 6. Whom would you most trust to provide you with information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disaster? (Please check up to three)

News Media

Government Agency

Insurance Agent/Company

Utility Company

University or Research Center

Neighbor/friend/family member

Elected Official

American Red Cross

Other Non-Profit Organization

Social Media

Not Sure

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Has anything been done to reduce the impacts of hazardous or disastrous events for the Jurisdiction you are representing (County/City/School District)?

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* 8. What personal impacts have you experienced due to any of the hazards identified above?

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* 9. What have you done to reduce the impacts of likely occurring hazards (i.e. installed sump pump to keep basement from flooding)

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* 10. Are there any mitigation projects you would like to see implemented to reduce the impact of hazard/disastrous events in the Jurisdiction you are representing?

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* 11. Community assets are features, characteristics, or resources that either make a community unique or allow the community to function. For the following categories, what do you see as vulnerable in your community? Write a short description for each.

Human (Loss of life and/or injuries)

Economic (Business closures and/or job losses)

Infrastructure (Damage or loss of bridges, utilities, schools, etc.)

Cultural/Historic (Damage or loss of libraries, museums, fairgrounds, etc.)

Environmental (Damage or loss of woodlands, fields, waterways, etc.)

Governance (Ability to maintain order and/or provide public amenities and services)

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* 12. What specific types of community assets are most important to you?

	Very Important	Somewhat important	Neutral	Not very Important	Not at all Important
Elder Care Facilities	Elder Care Facilities Very Important	Elder Care Facilities Somewhat important	Elder Care Facilities Neutral	Elder Care Facilities Not very Important	Elder Care Facilities Not at all Important
Child Care Facilities (pre-school)	Child Care Facilities (pre-school) Very Important	Child Care Facilities (pre-school) Somewhat important	Child Care Facilities (pre-school) Neutral	Child Care Facilities (pre-school) Not very Important	Child Care Facilities (pre-school) Not at all Important
Schools (K-12)	Schools (K-12) Very Important	Schools (K-12) Somewhat important	Schools (K-12) Neutral	Schools (K-12) Not very Important	Schools (K-12) Not at all Important
Hospitals	Hospitals Very Important	Hospitals Somewhat important	Hospitals Neutral	Hospitals Not very Important	Hospitals Not at all Important
Major Bridges	Major Bridges Very Important	Major Bridges Somewhat important	Major Bridges Neutral	Major Bridges Not very Important	Major Bridges Not at all Important
Fire/Police Stations	Fire/Police Stations Very Important	Fire/Police Stations Somewhat important	Fire/Police Stations Neutral	Fire/Police Stations Not very Important	Fire/Police Stations Not at all Important
Museums/Historic Buildings	Museums/Historic Buildings Very Important	Museums/Historic Buildings Somewhat important	Museums/Historic Buildings Neutral	Museums/Historic Buildings Not very Important	Museums/Historic Buildings Not at all Important
Major Employers	Major Employers Very Important	Major Employers Somewhat important	Major Employers Neutral	Major Employers Not very Important	Major Employers Not at all Important
Small Business	Small Business Very Important	Small Business Somewhat important	Small Business Neutral	Small Business Not very Important	Small Business Not at all Important
Colleges/Universities	Colleges/Universities Very Important	Colleges/Universities Somewhat important	Colleges/Universities Neutral	Colleges/Universities Not very Important	Colleges/Universities Not at all Important
City Hall/Courthouse	City Hall/Courthouse Very Important	City Hall/Courthouse Somewhat important	City Hall/Courthouse Neutral	City Hall/Courthouse Not very Important	City Hall/Courthouse Not at all Important
Parks	Parks Very Important	Parks Somewhat important	Parks Neutral	Parks Not very Important	Parks Not at all Important

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Many activities can reduce you community's risk from natural hazards - both governmental and non-governmental.

Please check the box that best matches your opinion of the following strategies to reduce risk and loss associated with natural disasters.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Not sure
I support implementing government rules to reduce risk	I support implementing government rules to reduce risk Strongly Agree	I support implementing government rules to reduce risk Agree	I support implementing government rules to reduce risk Neutral	I support implementing government rules to reduce risk Disagree	I support implementing government rules to reduce risk Strongly Disagree	I support implementing government rules to reduce risk Not sure
I support a non-governmental approach to reducing risk	I support a non-governmental approach to reducing risk Strongly Agree	I support a non-governmental approach to reducing risk Agree	I support a non-governmental approach to reducing risk Neutral	I support a non-governmental approach to reducing risk Disagree	I support a non-governmental approach to reducing risk Strongly Disagree	I support a non-governmental approach to reducing risk Not sure
I support a mix of both governmental and non-governmental approached to reducing risk	I support a mix of both governmental and non-governmental approached to reducing risk Strongly Agree	I support a mix of both governmental and non-governmental approached to reducing risk Agree	I support a mix of both governmental and non-governmental approached to reducing risk Neutral	I support a mix of both governmental and non-governmental approached to reducing risk Disagree	I support a mix of both governmental and non-governmental approached to reducing risk Strongly Disagree	I support a mix of both governmental and non-governmental approached to reducing risk Not sure
I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Strongly Agree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Agree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Neutral	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Disagree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Strongly Disagree	I support policies to prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards Not sure
I support the use of tax dollars (federal &/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards	I support the use of tax dollars (federal &/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Strongly Agree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal &/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Agree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal &/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Neutral	I support the use of tax dollars (federal &/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Disagree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal &/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Strongly Disagree	I support the use of tax dollars (federal &/or local) to compensate landowners for not developing in areas subject to natural hazards Not sure
I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Strongly Agree	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Agree	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Neutral	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Disagree	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Strongly Disagree	I support the use of local tax dollars to reduce risks and losses from natural disasters Not sure
I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resilient	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resilient Strongly Agree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resilient Agree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resilient Neutral	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resilient Disagree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resilient Strongly Disagree	I would be willing to make my home more disaster-resilient Not sure
I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a natural disaster	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a natural disaster Strongly Agree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a natural disaster Agree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a natural disaster Neutral	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a natural disaster Disagree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a natural disaster Strongly Disagree	I support steps to safeguard the local economy following a natural disaster Not sure
I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Strongly Agree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Agree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Neutral	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Disagree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Strongly Disagree	I support improving the disaster preparedness of local schools Not sure
I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Strongly Agree	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Agree	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Neutral	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Disagree	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Strongly Disagree	I support a local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure Not sure
I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Strongly Agree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Agree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Neutral	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Disagree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Strongly Disagree	I support the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions Not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Natural hazards can have a significant impact on a community. Planning for these events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements help your county determine resident priorities in planning for natural hazards.

Please indicate the importance of each statement.

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Not Very Important	Not At All Important
Protecting private property	Protecting private property Very Important	Protecting private property Somewhat Important	Protecting private property Neutral	Protecting private property Not Very Important	Protecting private property Not At All Important
Protecting critical facilities (such as hospitals, transportation networks, fire stations, etc.)	Protecting critical facilities (such as hospitals, transportation networks, fire stations, etc.) Very Important	Protecting critical facilities (such as hospitals, transportation networks, fire stations, etc.) Somewhat Important	Protecting critical facilities (such as hospitals, transportation networks, fire stations, etc.) Neutral	Protecting critical facilities (such as hospitals, transportation networks, fire stations, etc.) Not Very Important	Protecting critical facilities (such as hospitals, transportation networks, fire stations, etc.) Not At All Important
Preventing development in hazard areas	Preventing development in hazard areas Very Important	Preventing development in hazard areas Somewhat Important	Preventing development in hazard areas Neutral	Preventing development in hazard areas Not Very Important	Preventing development in hazard areas Not At All Important
Enhancing the function of natural features (such as streams, wetlands, etc.)	Enhancing the function of natural features (such as streams, wetlands, etc.) Very Important	Enhancing the function of natural features (such as streams, wetlands, etc.) Somewhat Important	Enhancing the function of natural features (such as streams, wetlands, etc.) Neutral	Enhancing the function of natural features (such as streams, wetlands, etc.) Not Very Important	Enhancing the function of natural features (such as streams, wetlands, etc.) Not At All Important
Protecting historical and cultural landmarks	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Very Important	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Somewhat Important	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Neutral	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Not Very Important	Protecting historical and cultural landmarks Not At All Important
Protecting and reducing damage to utilities	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Very Important	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Somewhat Important	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Neutral	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Not Very Important	Protecting and reducing damage to utilities Not At All Important
Strengthening emergency services (such as police, fire, ambulance, etc.)	Strengthening emergency services (such as police, fire, ambulance, etc.) Very Important	Strengthening emergency services (such as police, fire, ambulance, etc.) Somewhat Important	Strengthening emergency services (such as police, fire, ambulance, etc.) Neutral	Strengthening emergency services (such as police, fire, ambulance, etc.) Not Very Important	Strengthening emergency services (such as police, fire, ambulance, etc.) Not At All Important
Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transctions	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transctions Very Important	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transctions Somewhat Important	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transctions Neutral	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transctions Not Very Important	Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transctions Not At All Important
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Very Important	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Somewhat Important	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Neutral	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Not Very Important	Promoting cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses Not At All Important

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware of your jurisdiction's (City/County/School District) participation in a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan?

Yes

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* 16. Optional. Zip Code:

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* 17. Optional. How long have you lived in Iowa?

Less than 1 year

1 - 5 years

6 - 9 years

10 - 19 years

20 or more years

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* 18. Do you rent or own your home?

Rent

Own

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* 19. What type of home do you rent/own?

Single-family home

Duplex

Apartment (3-5 units in structure)

Apartment (5 or more units in structure)

Condo/Townhouse

Manufactured home/mobile home

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Optional. Please provide your name and email address if you would like to be informed when 2025 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan links are updated. Your email will not be disclosed or used for any other purpose.

Name

Email Address

2025 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan - Public Input

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* 1. Choose County (please submit separate survey for work location and place of residence if applicable)

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* 2. Choose Jurisdiction (specific city, county if unincorporated, or school district). Please fill out a separate survey for each jurisdiction as applicable.

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* 3. The following Natural and Other Hazards have been identified in Iowa's 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan. For each Hazard, indicate the level of concern in your home, work, and social environment.

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* 4. The category "Other Hazards" includes Human-Caused and Biological Hazards as identified in Iowa's 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan. For these other hazards, please indicate your level of concern as each may impact your home, work, or social environment.

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* 5. Choose the three (3) Hazards you are most concerned about.

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* 6. Whom would you most trust to provide you with information about how to make your household and home safer from natural disaster? (Please check up to three)

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* 7. Has anything been done to reduce the impacts of hazardous or disastrous events for the Jurisdiction you are representing (County/City/School District)?

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* 8. What personal impacts have you experienced due to any of the hazards identified above?

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* 9. What have you done to reduce the impacts of likely occurring hazards (i.e. installed sump pump to keep basement from flooding)

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* 10. Are there any mitigation projects you would like to see implemented to reduce the impact of hazard/disastrous events in the Jurisdiction you are representing?

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* 11. Community assets are features, characteristics, or resources that either make a community unique or allow the community to function. For the following categories, what do you see as vulnerable in your community? Write a short description for each.

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* 12. What specific types of community assets are most important to you?

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* 13. Many activities can reduce you community's risk from natural hazards - both governmental and non-governmental. Please check the box that best matches your opinion of the following strategies to reduce risk and loss associated with natural disasters.

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* 14. Natural hazards can have a significant impact on a community. Planning for these events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements help your county determine resident priorities in planning for natural hazards. Please indicate the importance of each statement.

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* 15. Prior to receiving this survey, were you aware of your jurisdiction's (City/County/School District) participation in a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan?

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* 16. Optional. Zip Code:

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* 17. Optional. How long have you lived in Iowa?

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* 18. Do you rent or own your home?

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* 19. What type of home do you rent/own?

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* 20. Optional. Please provide your name and email address if you would like to be informed when 2025 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan links are updated. Your email will not be disclosed or used for any other purpose.

* 13. Many activities can reduce you community's risk from natural hazards - both governmental and non-governmental.

Please check the box that best matches your opinion of the following strategies to reduce risk and loss associated with natural disasters.

* 14. Natural hazards can have a significant impact on a community. Planning for these events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements help your county determine resident priorities in planning for natural hazards.

Please indicate the importance of each statement.