Community Hazard Analysis

Hazard Mitigation Plan

The City of Unalaska's Fire Department is in the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking residents' assistance through this survey. We appreciate your support in completing this project.

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* 1. How long have you lived on the island?

Less than one year

One to four years

More than five years

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* 2. Do you own or rent your residence?

Own

Rent

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* 3. Which of the following types of hazard events have you or someone in your household experienced where you live now? (Please check all that apply)

Coastal Erosion & Sea Level Rise (coastal municipalities that have included permanent land loss / inundation)

Earthquake

Extreme Temperature: Cold

Flood (temporary inundation including riverine, coastal storm surge, local drainage & high groundwater levels)

High Wind (coastal storms, tornadoes, and high speed straight line winds such as derechos)

Severe Weather - Winter (ice storms, snow storms, blizzards)

Wildfire

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* 4. What actions have you taken to reduce risk for your house / apartment / property for potential disasters? (Please check all that apply)

Purchase homeowners / renters insurance police

Install retrofits such as high impact windows or doors to withstand high winds; fire resistant siding, roofing or window screens; stormshelters, etc.

Purchase and placement of easily accessible fire extinguishers

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* 5. Which of the following mitigation project types do you believe local government agencies should focus on to reduce disruptions of services and to strengthen the community (please check all that apply):

Retrofit and strengthen essential facilities such as police, fire, emergency medical services, clinic, schools, etc.

Work on improving the damage resistance of utilities (electricity, communications, water / wastewater facilities, etc.).

Strengthen codes, ordinances, and plans to require higher hazard risk management standards.

Provide better information about hazard risk and high-hazard areas.

Community Hazard Analysis

Hazard Mitigation Plan

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* 1. How long have you lived on the island?

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* 2. Do you own or rent your residence?

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* 3. Which of the following types of hazard events have you or someone in your household experienced where you live now? (Please check all that apply)

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* 4. What actions have you taken to reduce risk for your house / apartment / property for potential disasters? (Please check all that apply)

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* 5. Which of the following mitigation project types do you believe local government agencies should focus on to reduce disruptions of services and to strengthen the community (please check all that apply):

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* 6. Of all the disasters aforementioned, which concerns you the greatest?