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Introduction

In 2023, Washington State passed a new law requiring all cities planning under the Growth Management Act to find ways to be resilient when facing the effects from climate change, such as wildfires, flooding, and extreme temperatures.

For our cities and towns, this means we need to figure out how a changing climate might impact the community and people's homes and lives and come up with ways to prevent or reduce these impacts. Some examples are:
  • Helping people fix their homes to prepare for extreme weather
  • Supporting the use of electric cars, including installing charging stations
  • Creating hot and cold weather shelters
  • Preparing for an increase in droughts
The survey below is meant to get your opinions on these issues and find out what you think might help strengthen our community against extreme weather. It only takes about five minutes, and your answers will help shape these plans.

By filling out this survey, you’ll be entered into a drawing for prizes, including $25 Visa Gift Cards, a Bluetooth speaker, pop-up shade, and a Grand Prize of a Yeti cooler.

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* 1. Where do you live and/or work?

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Please choose one.

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* 2. A climate-related hazard is something bad that can happen because of weather or climate changes. It can damage homes or hurt people.
Examples are floods, wildfires, contaminated water, and really hot temperatures.

How concerned are you about climate-related hazards?

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* 3. Please rank how these hazards have impacted your city. 1 having greatest impact, and 7 having the least impact.

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* 4. What climate-related hazards have you seen impact your city, including ones not listed above?

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* 5. Which of these city-led solutions would you support to address climate-related hazards? Check all that apply.

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* 6. What difficulties do you see in addressing climate-related hazards?

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* 7. What strategies in your home or business have you used to reduce impacts from climate-related hazards?

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* 8. What is your age?

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* 9. What is your household income?

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* 10. What is your ethnic origin? Please choose all that apply.

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* 11. Do you own or rent your current home?

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* 12. If you want to be entered in the drawing for prizes, please provide your contact information.

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* 13. Would you like to receive updates on this effort?

The Washington Department of Commerce climate planning grant is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov
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