Chambers County Hazard Mitigation Plan - Public Survey
1.
Which jurisdiction in Chambers County are you located?
Anahuac
Beach City
Mont Belvieu
Cove
Old River - Winfree
Unincorporated Chambers County
Other (please specify)
2.
In the past five years, which of the following hazard events have you experienced in Chambers County? (Check all that apply)
Climate Change
Coastal Erosion
Drought
Extreme Temperatures (heat and cold)
Flooding (Street/Land)
Flooding (in a home or business)
Geologic (Landslide, sinkholes, subsidence)
Hurricane/Tropical Storms
Tornado
Severe Weather (high winds, lightning, hail)
Severe Winter Storms (blizzard, heavy snow, ice)
Wildfire
Other (please specify)
3.
How concerned are you about the following hazards in Chambers County? Please check
one for each hazard.
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Climate Change
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Coastal Erosion
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Drought
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Extreme Temperatures (heat and cold)
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Flooding - Street/Land
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Flooding - in a home or business
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Geologic (landslide, sinkholes, subsidence)
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Tornado
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Severe Weather (High winds, lightning, hail)
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Severe Winter Storms (blizzard, heavy snow, ice)
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Wildfire
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned
Extremely Concerned
Other (please specify)
4.
Please check which hazard(s) have damaged your home. (Check all that apply)
Climate Change
Drought
Extreme Temperatures (heat and cold)
Flooding (Street/Land)
Flooding (in a home or business)
Geologic (Landslide, sinkholes, subsidence)
Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Tornado
Severe Weather (high winds, lightning, hail)
Severe Winter Storms (blizzard, heavy snow, ice)
Wildfire
If yes, please specify the damage sustained and or the event that caused the damage
5.
How effective do you think the following methods are for providing hazard and disaster information?
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
TV
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
Internet
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
Social Media
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
Telephone
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
Radio
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
City Website
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
County Website
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
Newspaper
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
Mass Notification System
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
Public Meetings or Awareness Events
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
Schools
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
Public Library
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
Outdoor Advertisement
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not Effective
Unsure
Other (please specify)
6.
A number of activities can reduce your community's risk from natural hazards. These activities can be both regulatory and non-regulatory. Please check the box that best represents your opinion on the following strategies to reduce the risk and loss associated with natural hazards in Chambers County (in the Jurisdictions of Anahuac, Beach City, Cove, Mont Belvieu, and Old River-Winfree).
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
Regulatory approach to reducing risk (e.g. Zoning, Building Codes, Ordinances)
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
Combination of regulatory (policies and standards) as well as nonregulatory (education and awareness) approaches to reducing risk
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
Policies that prohibit development in areas subject to natural hazards
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
Protect historical and cultural assets
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
Making your home more disaster resilient
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
Making local water, wastewater infrastructure, and other public facilities more disaster resilient
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
Improve disaster preparedness of local schools
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
Develop local inventory of at-risk buildings and infrastructure
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
Enforce the disclosure of natural hazard risks during real estate transactions
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not Sure
Other (please specify)
7.
Natural hazards can have a significant impact on a community, but planning for these events can help lessen the impacts. The following statements will help us determine the priorities of our residents regarding planning for natural hazards in Chambers County. Please tell us how important each one is to you.
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 and essential community services
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Preventing development in hazard areas (e.g., restrict building in the floodplain)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Enhance the functions of natural features (e.g., streams, wetlands)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Protecting historical and cultural landmarks
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Protecting and reducing damages to utilities
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Strengthening emergency services (e.g., police, fire, EMS)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Disclosing natural hazard risks during real estate transactions
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Promoting cooperation among public agencies, residents, non-profit organizations, and local businesses
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Expand emergency management and preparedness programs
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not Important
Other (please specify)
8.
In the following list, please check those activities that you have done in your home, plan to do in the near future, have not done, or are unable to do. Please check one answer for each activity that you or someone in your household have done.
Have Done
Plan to Do
Not Done
Unable to Do
Attend meetings or received information on natural disasters or emergency preparedness
Have Done
Plan to Do
Not Done
Unable to Do
Talked with members in your home about what to do in case of a natural disaster or emergency
Have Done
Plan to Do
Not Done
Unable to Do
Developed an emergency plan for your home and family in order to decide what everyone will do in the event of a disaster or emergency
Have Done
Plan to Do
Not Done
Unable to Do
Prepared a disaster supply kit with extra food, water, batteries, etc.
Have Done
Plan to Do
Not Done
Unable to Do
Become trained in first aid and/or CPR
Have Done
Plan to Do
Not Done
Unable to Do
Discussed or created a utility shutoff procedure in the event of a natural disaster
Have Done
Plan to Do
Not Done
Unable to Do
Reviewed FEMA's "Ready" website (helping the public prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies) located on the Chambers County OEM Website.
Have Done
Plan to Do
Not Done
Unable to Do
Reviewed the National Weather Service's Hurricane and Severe Weather Guide
Have Done
Plan to Do
Not Done
Unable to Do
Searched the County's website for disaster preparedness information
Have Done
Plan to Do
Not Done
Unable to Do
Other (please specify)
9.
Is your home located in a FEMA-designated floodplain?
Yes
No
Unsure
10.
Do you have flood insurance and have you ever had problems obtaining flood insurance?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Do you have flood insurance?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Have you ever had problems obtaining flood insurance?
Yes
No
Not Sure
11.
What types of projects do you believe the County should be doing in order to reduce damage and disruption from hazard events within Chambers County? Please rank each option as high, medium or low priority.
High
Medium
Low
Capital projects such as lift stations, elevate critical facilities, drainage improvements and bank stabilization projects
High
Medium
Low
Retrofit infrastructure such as roads, bridges, drainage facilities, water supply, waste water and power supply facilities
High
Medium
Low
Strengthen codes and regulations to include higher regulatory standards in hazard area
High
Medium
Low
Provide better public information about risk, and the exposure to hazards within the City
High
Medium
Low
Perform projects that restore the natural environments capacity to absorb the impacts from natural hazards
High
Medium
Low
Assist vulnerable property owners with securing funding for mitigation
High
Medium
Low
Perform projects that mitigate the potential impacts from climate change
High
Medium
Low
Acquire vulnerable properties and maintain as open space
High
Medium
Low
Retrofit and strengthen essential facilities such as police, fire, schools and hospitals
High
Medium
Low