APPENDIX B: PLANNING PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
The County received 110 responses to the survey. The following bullet points summarize significant findings from the survey. Key questions and responses are detailed in Figure B.1 through Figure B.9. 12.7% of respondents say they feel not at all prepared for a hazard event; 69.1% feel somewhat prepared. 65.1% of respondents do not know where evacuation centers or storm shelters are located; however, 96.3% of respondents say they are able to evacuate or take shelter if necessary, which indicates that most people manage evacuating or taking shelter through their own resources. It is possible that these results skew toward those with more awareness of hazard risk and resources to respond. Over 40% of respondents do not know where to get more information on hazard risk and preparedness. Hurricane was rated the most significant hazard, followed by tornado, severe winter storm, and severe weather. Landslide was rated the least significant hazard, followed by dam failure and earthquake. Many respondents who reported having taken steps to mitigate risk at home reported preparedness actions such as emergency kits and supplies and evacuation plans. Few respondents noted prevention or property protection actions; therefore, these may be important ideas to promote in outreach. Respondents largely favored emergency services projects and structural projects for mitigation.
Figure B.1 – Survey Response, Preparedness
Wake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019
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