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Lawrence Stakeholder--Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Resilience Planning
1.
What are the top four potential hazard events that are of most concern to you as a City of Lawrence stakeholder?
Drought
Dam Failure
Flooding
Extreme Temperatures
Hurricanes/Tropical Storms
Nor'Easters
Severe Winter Ice Storms
Tornados
Earthquake
Landslide
Invasive Species
Wildfire/Brushfire
Other (please specify)
2.
Which of the following are most vulnerable to impacts of natural hazards? (Please rank in order of vulnerability concern to you, 1 being most vulnerable and 6 being least vulnerable.)
1 (Most Vulnerable)
2
3
4
5
6 (Least Vulnerable)
PEOPLE:
Loss of life and/or injuries
1 (Most Vulnerable)
2
3
4
5
6 (Least Vulnerable)
ECONOMIC:
Business interruptions, closures, job losses, personal property damage etc.
1 (Most Vulnerable)
2
3
4
5
6 (Least Vulnerable)
INFRASTRUCTURE:
Damage/loss of roads, bridges, power, schools etc.
1 (Most Vulnerable)
2
3
4
5
6 (Least Vulnerable)
CULTURAL/HISTORIC:
Damage or loss to historic properties, neighborhood character
1 (Most Vulnerable)
2
3
4
5
6 (Least Vulnerable)
ENVIRONMENT:
Damage, contamination or loss of resource areas
1 (Most Vulnerable)
2
3
4
5
6 (Least Vulnerable)
GOVERNANCE:
Ability to maintain order and/or provide public amenities & services
1 (Most Vulnerable)
2
3
4
5
6 (Least Vulnerable)
3.
How would you make Lawrence more resilient? Please tell us how important each community element is to you by checking the appropriate column for each row.
Very important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Protecting private property
Very important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Protecting critical facilities & infrastructure (transportation, water/sewer treatment plants, hospital etc.)
Very important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Limiting development in hazard areas
Very important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Enhancing function of natural resource assets (wetlands, streams, open space areas etc.)
Very important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Protecting historic & cultural landmarks
Very important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Protecting and reducing damage to utilities
Very important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Strengthening emergency services (police, fire, ambulance)
Very important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, neighborhood groups, businesses and non-profits
Very important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
4.
How would you best characterize your role as a City of Lawrence stakeholder?
Municipal Employee
Neighborhood Representative/Resident
Education Official
Business Owner/Manager/Chamber of Commerce
Public Health/Institution
Human Service Organization
Municipal Elected/Appointed Official
Civic Organization
Community Development Organization
Other (please specify)
Current Progress,
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