Dear Community Members:
 
The City of Emeryville is beginning the process of updating our Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The purpose of the update and the LHMP is (1)  be compliant with FEMA requirements and (2) to identify the City’s natural, environmental and man-made hazards and develop a risk assessment and mitigation plan for those hazards. This plan will result in better emergency management during an event and as well as identified projects that could potentially reduce risk in the community. With a plan in place, we can prioritize projects and the City will continue to be eligible to obtain FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds if a disaster is declared.
 
The City is soliciting community input regarding what natural and man-made hazards, face our city, as well as opinions regarding methods, and/or techniques for reducing these risks and any losses associated with these hazards.
 
This is a public opinion survey which will help inform our mitigation planning process for the City. There will be public outreach meetings throughout the update process; however, for our first step, this survey is available for people to become involved and give their opinions as well as provide information which will help guide the plan. If you are interested in being part of the planning team, please send an email to pjimenez@emeryville.org.
 
Your taking a moment to complete the survey is greatly appreciated. All responses must be received no later than  November 22, 2023.
 
Paul Buddenhagen
City Manager

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* 1. Which of the following natural hazards have you ever been impacted by within the City of Emeryville? (Check all that apply)

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* 2. We would like your opinion on how to best reduce the risk from the natural or man-made hazards for the City. Please briefly describe at least one project to mitigate each of the following  hazards:

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* 3. Is there another significant natural or man-made hazard that is a threat to your household or neighborhood that is not listed above ?

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* 4. Please rank how prepared you feel you and your household are for a probable impacts of a natural or man-made hazard events. Rank on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the most prepared.

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* 5. What are the most effective ways for you to receive information about how to protect your family and prepare your home from hazard events? (Check all that apply)

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* 6. How long have you lived or worked in Emeryville?

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* 7. Please indicate your age?

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* 8. Other comments are welcome:

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* 9. If you would like to stay up to date on future hazard mitigation efforts in the City or would like to be a part of the committee, we invite you to provide your email address.

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