Washoe County Community SurveyCOVID-19 Recovery Planning

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* 3. Do you feel well-informed about the steps you can take to protect yourself from COVID-19?

Very

Somewhat

Neutral

Not at all

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* 4. Have you or someone in your household experienced any of the following impacts as a result of COVID-19? (check all that apply)

Had to start working from home

Child's school or university closed

Had to stop or reduce work to take care of children

Had to stop or reduce work to take care of someone with COVID-19

Took a pay cut due to reduced hours or work demand

Laid off due to job loss (COVID-19 related)

None of the above

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* 5. Regardless of current restrictions, do you feel comfortable doing the following? (check all that apply)

Going to the grocery store

Going to a retail establishment

Obtaining a personal service such as a haircut, massage, spa, etc.

Dining at an indoor restaurant

Dining at an outdoor restaurant / seating area

Using a public restroom

Ordering take-out food or delivery from a restaurant

Going to a bar/tavern/distillery

Attending a large event at a venue

Visiting a medical provider or hospital

Playing organized sports

Visiting a playground/park

Attending a religious service

Visiting a movie theatre

Placing my child in daycare or a day camp

Visiting a casino

None of the above

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* 6. As the region begins to return to normal activities, which concerns do you have? (check all that apply)

I or a loved one will contract COVID-19

Hospitals will be overwhelmed

Concerns for our vulnerable populations including seniors

People not wearing masks

People not properly social distancing

Financial impacts to businesses or me personally

Tourists bringing COVID-19 to our region

None of the above

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* 7. If you have reduced household spending due to COVID-19, what led to the decrease? (check all that apply)

Closure of retail stores

Closure of restaurants / bars / dine in service

Concerns with exposure to COVID-19 around deliveries, open businesses, take out

Concerned with potential recession and am saving money

Unemployment or fear of unemployment

I have not reduced household spending

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* 8. What health and safety measures make you feel most comfortable in returning to a commercial establishment (restaurant, salon, retail store, etc.)? (check all that apply)

Disinfection according to CDC guidelines

All employees wearing masks

All customers wearing masks

Limiting capacity to ensure social distancing

Regular testing/monitoring/screening of employees for COVID-19 symptoms

Antibody testing to determine potential immunity

Contract tracing to track positive cases

None of the above

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* 9. Which statement about reopening aligns more closely with your beliefs?

Most of us need to stay home until we have a vaccine and know more about the nature of the virus

We need to keep the economy open and deal with the health consequences as we build immunity and economically recover

None of the above

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* 10. Are you currently employed?

Yes

Unemployed due to COVID-19

Retired

Student

Other

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* 11. How do you feel returning to work under the current guidelines set forth by the Governor?

Very safe

Safe

Somewhat safe

Somewhat unsafe

Unsafe

Very unsafe

I am not employed

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What, if any, are barriers for you to return to work? (check all that apply)

My work is no longer open due to current reopening guidelines

Company policy (delayed opening, modified work hours, etc.)

Availability of daycare, childcare, summer camp, etc.

Concerns about someone in my household getting sick

Concerns about contributing to the spread of the virus

Needing to take care of a sick family member

Transportation availability or concerns

My preference to work remotely

Not applicable, I work at home

None of the above

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* 13. If you qualify, have you applied for and received unemployment benefits through the State of Nevada’s Department of Education, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR)?

Applied and currently receiving benefits

Applied but have not yet received any benefits

Did not apply as I don’t qualify

Did not apply for other reason

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* 14. How concerned are you about your education or the education of your children?

Very

Somewhat

Neutral

Not at all

Does not apply

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* 15. With schools changing the frequency in which children are attending in person, has this impacted your ability to meet your child’s food needs?

Yes

Does not apply

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* 16. During the past few weeks have you felt depressed or anxious?

Most of the time

Often

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

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* 17. Are you aware of local resources (phone numbers, websites, text lines) you can reach out to if you are feeling overwhelmed or depressed?

Yes

Unsure

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* 18. Has the COVID-19 situation impacted your ability to obtain food, and if so, in what way?

I do not travel to the store as much as I should out of fear of contracting COVID-19

I do not have access to fresh food (fruits, vegetables, meats, etc.)

For financial reasons I need to access food pantries

I receive home delivery of senior or other meals as a member of a vulnerable population

I am unable to eat three meals a day (or adequate food) because of limited income or lack of access to healthy food

No--the food/meals I eat are healthy and balanced (includes fresh produce)

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* 19. Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic did you or a member of your household seek food assistance from any of the following resources? (check all that apply)

Community food pantries

Mobile Harvest program

Federal assistance programs (SNAP/free or reduces school lunch/WIC)

Kids Café

Summer Lunch

Meals on Wheels

None of the above

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* 20. Has your usage of these assistance programs increased since the pandemic?

Yes

Does not apply

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* 21. How do you feel about your housing situation?

I am secure in my housing situation

I am concerned about my housing security

I will need assistance to maintain my housing

I have lost my housing due to COVID-19

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* 22. If you have or will lose your housing in the near future due to COVID-19, will it be because of:

I will be evicted for non-payment of rent once restrictions are lifted

I am unable to make my mortgage payment

Does not apply

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* 23. Do you feel that regional communication is adequate regarding information about COVID-19 and current health or governor’s orders?

Yes

Somewhat

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* 24. Where do you receive information or news related to COVID-19? (check all that apply)

Word of mouth (friends/family)

Reno Gazette Journal or other newspaper

Local television

National television

Local government website (www.covid19washoe.com)

Local social media

National social media

Other

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* 25. Which category below includes your age?

14 or younger

15-29

30-44

45-59

60 or older

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* 26. Are you White, Black or African-American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or some other race?

White

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

From multiple races

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* 27. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Transgender

Nonbinary

Other

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* 28. What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received?

Less than high school degree

High school degree or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Some college but no degree

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Doctoral degree

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* 29. How much total combined money did all members of your household earn in 2019?

Less than $25,000

$25,000 - $49,999

$50,000 - $99,999

$100,000 - $250,000

More than $250,000

Mental Health Resources:

• Lifeline USA: 1-800-273-8255
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-TALK (8255)
• De Prevencion del Suicido: 1-888-628-9454
• Crisis Call Center text line: text “CARE” to 839863
• West Hills Hospital Reno: (775) 323-0478
• Crisis Support Services: 775-784-8090
• Hotline: 877-885-HOPE (4673)
• Mobile Crisis Response Team Hotline: 775-688-1670
• National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Local Resources:

City of Reno Rental Assistance: 775-334-3310. https://www.reno.gov/community/emergency-preparedness/covid-19/coronavirus-relief-programs
Reno Housing Authority: 775-329-3630. www.renoha.org/CHAP/

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Washoe County Community SurveyCOVID-19 Recovery Planning

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* 1. How concerned are you about yourself or a loved contracting COVID-19?

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* 2. Do you know anyone who has contracted COVID-19?

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* 3. Do you feel well-informed about the steps you can take to protect yourself from COVID-19?

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* 4. Have you or someone in your household experienced any of the following impacts as a result of COVID-19? (check all that apply)

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* 5. Regardless of current restrictions, do you feel comfortable doing the following? (check all that apply)

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* 6. As the region begins to return to normal activities, which concerns do you have? (check all that apply)

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* 7. If you have reduced household spending due to COVID-19, what led to the decrease? (check all that apply)

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* 8. What health and safety measures make you feel most comfortable in returning to a commercial establishment (restaurant, salon, retail store, etc.)? (check all that apply)

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* 9. Which statement about reopening aligns more closely with your beliefs?

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* 10. Are you currently employed?

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* 11. How do you feel returning to work under the current guidelines set forth by the Governor?

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* 12. What, if any, are barriers for you to return to work? (check all that apply)

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* 13. If you qualify, have you applied for and received unemployment benefits through the State of Nevada’s Department of Education, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR)?

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* 14. How concerned are you about your education or the education of your children?

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* 15. With schools changing the frequency in which children are attending in person, has this impacted your ability to meet your child’s food needs?

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* 16. During the past few weeks have you felt depressed or anxious?

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* 17. Are you aware of local resources (phone numbers, websites, text lines) you can reach out to if you are feeling overwhelmed or depressed?

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* 18. Has the COVID-19 situation impacted your ability to obtain food, and if so, in what way?

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* 19. Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic did you or a member of your household seek food assistance from any of the following resources? (check all that apply)

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* 20. Has your usage of these assistance programs increased since the pandemic?

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* 21. How do you feel about your housing situation?

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* 22. If you have or will lose your housing in the near future due to COVID-19, will it be because of:

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* 23. Do you feel that regional communication is adequate regarding information about COVID-19 and current health or governor’s orders?

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* 24. Where do you receive information or news related to COVID-19? (check all that apply)

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* 25. Which category below includes your age?

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* 26. Are you White, Black or African-American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or some other race?

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* 27. What is your gender?

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* 28. What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received?

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* 29. How much total combined money did all members of your household earn in 2019?

Washoe County Community Survey
COVID-19 Recovery Planning

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What, if any, are barriers for you to return to work? (check all that apply)