posted on 4/17/25
Public Opinion Survey, Page 1
Natural Hazards of concern for this Planning project:
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Natural Hazards
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Drought
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Earthquake
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Expansive Soils
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Extreme Heat
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Flood – River, Flash flood, Stormwater
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Dam/Levee Failure (Flood)
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Grass or Wildland Fire
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Landslide
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Sinkholes
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Thunderstorms – Hail & Lightning
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Tornado, High winds
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Winter Storms
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Which Natural hazards are you most concerned about?
What do you think should be done to improve safety for these hazards?
Public Opinion Survey, Page 2
Other Hazards of concern for this Plan:
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Other Hazards
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Animal/Plant/Crop Disease
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Hazardous Materials Incident
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Human Disease Pandemic
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Infrastructure Failure
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Radiological Incident
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Terrorism
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Transportation Incident
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Other (Name the hazard)
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Which of the above hazards are you most concerned about?
What do you think should be done to improve safety for these hazards?
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