SECTION 2: PLANNING PROCESS
Additionally, stakeholders who could represent the interests and viewpoints of underserved communities and vulnerable populations were invited to HMPC meetings and contacted for input and feedback on the draft plan. Stakeholders invited to participate in the planning process included the following:
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• Wake Health & Human Services Department • Wake County Public School System • North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency • American Red Cross Triangle Area Chapter • Urban League of Central Carolinas • Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
2.7.1 PUBLIC SURVEY RESULTS The public outreach survey was made available on February 28, 2024, and remained open for response until July 10, 2024. The public survey requested public input into the Hazard Mitigation Plan planning process and the identification of mitigation activities to lessen the risk and impact of future hazard events. The survey is shown in Appendix B. The survey was available in hard copy at the first public meeting and online on the plan website. In total, 110 survey responses were received. The following is a list of high-level summary results and analysis derived from survey responses: — 50% of respondents indicated they have been impacted by a hazard or disaster in Wake County. — Respondents are moderately concerned about the possibility of their community being impacted by a hazard event with an average score of 3.27 based on a 1-5 scale (1 being the lowest, 5 being the highest). — Severe weather (thunderstorms, lightning, and hail) was rated the highest risk hazard, followed by extreme heat, hurricanes, and flooding. Earthquakes were rated the lowest risk hazard with “no risk” according to respondents, followed by landslides and wildfires. — 45% of respondents who reported having taken steps to mitigate risk at home including elevation and waterproofing assets. — A large majority of respondents (75%) indicated they do not know what government office to contact to learn more about hazard risk and approaches to reduce vulnerability. — Respondents largely favored preventative measures and emergency services for mitigation. Detailed survey results are provided in Appendix B. 2.8 INVOLVING THE STAKEHOLDERS In addition to staff representatives of each participating jurisdiction, the HMPC included a variety of stakeholders, including citizen representatives from 11 of the participating communities as well as representatives from RDU International Airport, Wake County Farm Service Agency, and North Carolina Emergency Management. Input from additional stakeholders, including neighboring communities and representatives of underserved communities and vulnerable populations, was solicited through invitations to the open public meetings, HMPC meetings, and distribution of the public survey. If any additional stakeholders representing other agencies and organizations participated in the public survey, that information would be unknown due to the anonymous nature of the survey.
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