Holliston Hazard Mitigation Public Outreach Survey #1
1.
In your opinion, what are the top three hazards that affect Holliston?
Flooding
Dam Failure
Tornado
Severe Weather
Earthquake
Wildfire/Brush Fire
Drought
None of the above
Other (please specify)
2.
Do you feel well informed about the hazards that affect Holliston?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
3.
In your household, have you done any of the following preparedness activities? (Please check all that apply):
Talked about what to do in an emergency or disaster
Put together a disaster kit for the household
Made an emergency plan
Participated in a community exercise or disaster planning effort
Attended a course related to survival and/or response skills, such as emergency medical training
Volunteered for a disaster response organization, such as CERT, search and rescue, or other effort?
Other (please specify)
4.
Would you attend disaster-related educational courses if any were offered, such as personal preparedness?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
5.
What types of supplemental insurance do you have? Please check all that apply:
Flood Insurance
Earthquake Insurance
Other
Neither
Other (please specify)
6.
Would you be interested in volunteering for a disaster response team, such as a Community Emergency Response Team?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
I'd like more information
Other (please specify)
7.
Resources to mitigate disasters can be limited. The Town must prioritize when funding mitigation projects. Please indicate your priorities in regards to disaster and hazard mitigation:
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Protect private property
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Protect Critical Infrastructure (fire stations, transportation networks, hospitals, etc)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Prevent development in hazard-prone areas
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Protect/enhance natural features to aid in mitigation (wetlands, streams, salmon spawning grounds, wildlife habitat)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Protect historic and cultural landmarks
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Strengthen emergency services (police, fire, etc)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Promote cooperation among public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Develop a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Protect and reduce damage to utilities
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Improve alert and warning for impending disasters
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not Very Important
Not at All Important
Other (please specify)
8.
If there is any other input you would like to provide, please use the space below.