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APPENDIX H: PUBLIC SURVEY RESULTS DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan – Cayuga County, New York H-1 August 2013 This appendix provides a summary report including the public input and response to the online citizen hazard mitigation survey. ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 of 22 Cayuga County Hazard Mitigation Survey 1. Please indicate your age range: Response Percent Response Count 18 to 30 5.4% 5 31 to 40 11.8% 11 41 to 50 24.7% 23 51 to 60 30.1% 28 60 or over 28.0% 26 answered question 93 skipped question 0 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 of 22 2. Please indicate what municipality you live in Cayuga County: Response Percent Response Count Auburn 26.7% 24 Aurelius 2.2% 2 Aurora 15.6% 14 Brutus 2.2% 2 Cato 1.1% 1 Cato 0.0% 0 Cayuga 1.1% 1 Conquest 1.1% 1 Fair Haven 1.1% 1 Fleming 6.7% 6 Genoa 3.3% 3 Ira 1.1% 1 Ledyard 0.0% 0 Locke 1.1% 1 Mentz 1.1% 1 Meridian 0.0% 0 Montezuma 3.3% 3 Moravia 0.0% 0 Moravia 1.1% 1 Niles 0.0% 0 Owasco 4.4% 4 Port Byron 2.2% 2 Scipio 2.2% 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 of 22 Sempronius 0.0% 0 Sennett 8.9% 8 Springport 1.1% 1 Sterling 1.1% 1 Summerhill 0.0% 0 Throop 3.3% 3 Union Springs 1.1% 1 Venice 1.1% 1 Victory 0.0% 0 Weedsport 5.6% 5 answered question 90 skipped question 3 3. How long have you lived in Cayuga County? Response Percent Response Count Less than 1 year 0.0% 0 1 to 5 years 2.2% 2 6 to 9 years 3.3% 3 10 to 19 years 15.4% 14 20 years or more 79.1% 72 answered question 91 skipped question 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 of 22 4. Do you own or rent your place of residence? Response Percent Response Count Own 88.9% 80 Rent 11.1% 10 answered question 90 skipped question 3 5. What is your zip code? Response Count 89 answered question 89 skipped question 4 6. What is your home address? (optional, will be kept confidential - only used to identify localized hazard areas such as flooding) Response Count 58 answered question 58 skipped question 35 ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 of 22 7. Please rank how prepared you feel you and your household are for the probable impacts of natural hazard events likely to occur within Cayuga County. Rank on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the most prepared. Response Percent Response Count 1 (least) 11.8% 10 2 11.8% 10 3 44.7% 38 4 27.1% 23 5 (Most) 4.7% 4 answered question 85 skipped question 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 of 22 8. In what ways do you believe you are prepared for the probable impacts from natural hazard events that may occur within Cayuga County? (Please check all that apply) Response Percent Response Count I have taken precautionary measures to protect my property through retrofits or when constructed 20.7% 17 I have a preparedness kit consisting of basic supplies and materials for my family and myself 57.3% 47 I have identified the location of the nearest severe weather shelter 24.4% 20 I have a personal family emergency preparedness plan, and have discussed it with my family and others for whom I have responsibility 34.1% 28 I have at least two methods for receiving emergency notifications and for information during severe weather or other potential emergency situations 51.2% 42 I have insurance policies to cover losses from specific risks (e.g. flood insurance) 29.3% 24 I have received emergency preparedness information from a government source federal, state, or local emergency management) 37.8% 31 I have used local news or other media to obtain information 79.3% 65 I have recieved information from schools and other academic institutions 24.4% 20 I have attended meetings that have dealt with disaster preparedness 32.9% 27 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 of 22 Other (please specify) 7.3% 6 answered question 82 skipped question 11 9. In the past 10 years, which of the following types of hazard events have you or someone in your household experienced, or sustained damage as a result of, within Cayuga County, and how concerned are you about the following natural hazards impacting the area? (In the first column indicate if you have experienced the hazard, then indicate your level of concern). Have Experienced Not Concerned Somewhat Concerned Very Concerned Extremely Concerned Rating Count Dam Failure 1.6% 85.2% (52) 13.1% 1.6% 0.0% 61 Drought 30.3% (20) 36.4% (24) 34.8% (23) 18.2% (12) 0.0% 66 Earthquake 7.9% 73.0% (46) 22.2% (14) 3.2% 0.0% 63 Extreme Temperatures 27.3% (18) 43.9% (29) 36.4% (24) 9.1% 3.0% 66 Flooding - Property 9.8% 57.4% (35) 31.1% (19) 6.6% 1.6% 61 Flooding - Basement 20.6% (14) 26.5% (18) 50.0% (34) 14.7% (10) 2.9% 68 Flooding - 1st Floor 0.0% 79.3% (46) 20.7% (12) 0.0% 0.0% 58 Flooding - Above 1st Floor 0.0% 96.6% (56) 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 58 Flooding - Street 6.8% 54.2% (32) 35.6% (21) 3.4% 5.1% 59 Hail 37.7% (26) 39.1% (27) 44.9% (31) 1.4% 0.0% 69 Hazardous Material Spill 13.3% 43.3% (26) 40.0% (24) 11.7% 1.7% 60 Hazmat in Transit 11.3% 48.4% (30) 33.9% (21) 11.3% 4.8% 62 Hurricane\Tropical Storm 18.2% (12) 30.3% (20) 48.5% (32) 12.1% 1.5% 66 Ice Storm 42.1% (32) 14.5% (11) 50.0% (38) 15.8% (12) 5.3% 76 Landslide 0.0% 91.5% (54) 8.5% 0.0% 0.0% 59 Oil or Gasoline Spill 13.3% 50.0% (30) 38.3% (23) 6.7% 1.7% 60 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 of 22 Severe Storms 43.2% (32) 12.2% 43.2% (32) 17.6% (13) 8.1% 74 Severe Winter Storms (Blizzard, Heavy Snow, Ice) 50.7% (37) 13.7% (10) 37.0% (27) 23.3% (17) 6.8% 73 Tornado 6.6% 34.4% (21) 47.5% (29) 11.5% 3.3% 61 Utility Failure 47.4% (36) 9.2% 44.7% (34) 21.1% (16) 9.2% 76 Vehicular Mass Transit 0.0% 79.3% (46) 19.0% (11) 1.7% 0.0% 58 Wildfire 0.0% 80.0% (48) 11.7% 8.3% 0.0% 60 Other 3.4% 86.2% (25) 10.3% 0.0% 3.4% 29 answered question 84 skipped question 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 of 22 10. Information on the impacts of and how to prepare for a natural disaster can be disseminated to the public in various ways. Of the information sources below, please identify the top three that are MOST EFFECTIVE in providing you with information to make your home safer and better able to withstand the impact of natural hazard events. Response Percent Response Count Newspaper 29.8% 25 County and/or Local Gov't. Websites 20.2% 17 Local Government E-Mail 19.0% 16 Police, Fire, EMS, 9-1-1 15.5% 13 Telephone Book 0.0% 0 Informational Brochures 15.5% 13 Public Meetings, Workshops, or Public Awareness Events 6.0% 5 Schools 3.6% 3 TV News 77.4% 65 TV Advertising 1.2% 1 Radio News 35.7% 30 Radio Advertisements 3.6% 3 Outdoor Advertisements 3.6% 3 Internet 39.3% 33 Chamber of Commerce 0.0% 0 Fire Department/EMS Agency 15.5% 13 Academic Institutions 1.2% 1 Books 0.0% 0 Public Library 3.6% 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 of 22 Other (please specify) 1.2% 1 answered question 84 skipped question 9 11. To the best of your knowledge is your property located in a designated floodplain? Response Percent Response Count Yes 5.9% 5 No 80.0% 68 Not Sure 14.1% 12 answered question 85 skipped question 8 12. Do you have flood insurance? Response Percent Response Count Yes 9.5% 8 No 90.5% 76 answered question 84 skipped question 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 of 22 13. If you do NOT have flood insurance, what is the primary reason? Response Percent Response Count I don't need it/my property has never flooded 25.0% 19 Don't need it/located on high ground 43.4% 33 It is too expensive 7.9% 6 Not familiar with it/don't know about it 13.2% 10 Insurance company will not provide 1.3% 1 I believe that my homeowners insurance will cover me 9.2% 7 answered question 76 skipped question 17 14. Do you or did you have problems getting homeowners/renters insurance due to risks from natural hazards? Response Percent Response Count Yes 1.2% 1 No 98.8% 84 answered question 85 skipped question 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 of 22 15. If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please identify the natural hazard risk that caused you to have problems obtaining homeowners/renters insurance. Response Count 1 answered question 1 skipped question 92 16. Did you consider the impact a natural disaster could have on your home before you purchased/moved into your home? Response Percent Response Count Yes 27.8% 22 No 72.2% 57 answered question 79 skipped question 14 17. Was the presence of a natural hazard risk zone (for example, flood zone) disclosed to you by a real estate agent, seller, or landlord before you purchased/moved into your home? Response Percent Response Count Yes 9.1% 7 No 41.6% 32 Not Applicable 49.4% 38 answered question 77 skipped question 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- 13 of 26 18. Would the disclosure of this type of information influence your decision to purchase/move into a home? Response Percent Response Count Yes 67.5% 52 No 18.2% 14 Not sure 14.3% 11 answered question 77 skipped question 16 19. How much money would you be willing to spend on your current home to retrofit it from the impacts of potential future natural disasters within our community? Examples of retrofitting are: Elevating a flood-prone home; elevating utilities in flood-prone basements; retrofitting your roof, siding or windows to withstand high winds; removing threatening trees or branches. Response Percent Response Count Over $10,000 3.8% 3 Between $5,000 and $9,999 11.4% 9 Between $1,000 and $4,999 31.6% 25 Less than $1,000 11.4% 9 Nothing 13.9% 11 Don't know 27.8% 22 answered question 79 skipped question 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- 14 of 22 20. If available, which of the following incentives would help to encourage you to spend money to retrofit your home from the possible impacts of natural disasters? (Please check all that apply) Response Percent Response Count Building permit fee waiver 41.6% 32 Insurance premium discount 71.4% 55 Low interest rate loan 39.0% 30 Property tax break or incentive 80.5% 62 Partial grant funding 68.8% 53 None 6.5% 5 Other (please specify) 2.6% 2 answered question 77 skipped question 16 21. If your property were located in a designated "high hazard" area, or had received repeated damages from a natural hazard event, would you consider a "buyout", elevation of the structure, or relocation offered by a public agency should it be made available? Response Percent Response Count Yes 59.5% 44 No 9.5% 7 Not sure 31.1% 23 answered question 74 skipped question 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- 15 of 22 22. What types of projects do you believe local, county, state or federal government agencies s in order to reduce the damage and disruption of natural hazards in Cayuga County? Rank thes on a scale of one to ten. (Drag and drop your choice to the appropriate location on the list.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Retrofit and strengthen essential facilities such as police, school, and hospital buildings 12.1% 16.7% (11) 10.6% 21.2% (14) 9.1% 9.1% 10.6% 1.5% 4.5% 4.5% Retrofit infrastructure, such as elevating roadways and improving drainage systems 16.7% (11) 21.2% (14) 18.2% (12) 7.6% 16.7% (11) 7.6% 4.5% 4.5% 3.0% 0.0% Work on improving the damage resistance of utilities (electricity, communications, etc.) 22.7% (15) 13.6% 22.7% (15) 12.1% 9.1% 6.1% 0.0% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% Install or improve protective structures, such as floodwalls or levees 12.1% 7.6% 10.6% 18.2% (12) 15.2% (10) 10.6% 9.1% 9.1% 4.5% 3.0% Replace inadequate or vulnerable bridges and causeways 4.5% 7.6% 12.1% 24.2% (16) 22.7% (15) 15.2% (10) 4.5% 4.5% 3.0% 1.5% Strengthen codes, ordinances and plans to require higher hazard risk management standards and/or provide greater control over development in high hazard areas 6.1% 12.1% 3.0% 3.0% 9.1% 28.8% (19) 12.1% 7.6% 12.1% 6.1% Buy out flood prone properties and maintain as open-space 10.6% 3.0% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 7.6% 18.2% (12) 7.6% 13.6% 34.8% (23) Inform property owners of ways they can mitigate damage to their properties 3.0% 7.6% 7.6% 4.5% 7.6% 9.1% 21.2% (14) 27.3% (18) 12.1% 0.0% Provide better information about hazard risks and high -hazard areas 7.6% 9.1% 4.5% 7.6% 4.5% 4.5% 9.1% 15.2% (10) 25.8% (17) 12.1% Assist vulnerable property owners with securing funding to mitigate their properties 4.5% 1.5% 9.1% 0.0% 4.5% 1.5% 10.6% 18.2% (12) 16.7% (11) 33.3% (22) answered skipped ---PAGE BREAK--- 16 of 22 23. Other Comments: Response Count 4 answered question 4 skipped question 89 ---PAGE BREAK--- 17 of 22 Page 2, Q5. What is your zip code? 1 13021 Mar 20, 2013 6:04 AM 2 13140 Mar 19, 2013 8:11 AM 3 13021 Mar 15, 2013 9:43 AM 4 13021 Jan 15, 2013 2:42 PM 5 13092 Dec 31, 2012 3:40 PM 6 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:39 PM 7 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:37 PM 8 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:34 PM 9 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:31 PM 10 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:27 PM 11 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:26 PM 12 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:18 PM 13 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:15 PM 14 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:12 PM 15 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:10 PM 16 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:04 PM 17 13026 Dec 18, 2012 2:02 PM 18 13026 Dec 18, 2012 1:56 PM 19 13026 Dec 18, 2012 11:14 AM 20 13021 Nov 29, 2012 9:13 AM 21 13021 Nov 23, 2012 10:12 PM 22 13140 Nov 16, 2012 1:51 PM 23 13140 Nov 13, 2012 1:00 PM 24 13021 Nov 8, 2012 11:15 AM 25 13080 Nov 6, 2012 3:29 PM 26 13160 Nov 5, 2012 3:17 PM 27 13021 Nov 5, 2012 2:34 PM ---PAGE BREAK--- 18 of 22 Page 2, Q5. What is your zip code? 28 13071 Nov 5, 2012 10:45 AM 29 13021 Nov 5, 2012 10:25 AM 30 13166 Nov 5, 2012 10:07 AM 31 13034 Nov 5, 2012 9:47 AM 32 13166 Nov 5, 2012 7:42 AM 33 13021 Nov 4, 2012 12:36 PM 34 13071 Nov 2, 2012 12:25 PM 35 13021 Nov 2, 2012 10:01 AM 36 13021 Nov 2, 2012 8:49 AM 37 13021 Nov 2, 2012 8:43 AM 38 13021 Nov 2, 2012 8:43 AM 39 13021 Nov 2, 2012 8:41 AM 40 13021 Nov 2, 2012 8:39 AM 41 13034 Nov 2, 2012 7:42 AM 42 13160 Nov 1, 2012 11:02 PM 43 13021 Nov 1, 2012 6:01 PM 44 13021 Nov 1, 2012 5:19 PM 45 13021 Nov 1, 2012 4:21 PM 46 13118 Nov 1, 2012 3:56 PM 47 13021 Nov 1, 2012 3:21 PM 48 13021 Nov 1, 2012 2:45 PM 49 13021 Nov 1, 2012 1:39 PM 50 13021 Nov 1, 2012 1:15 PM 51 13021 Nov 1, 2012 1:13 PM 52 13021 Nov 1, 2012 1:00 PM 53 13021 Nov 1, 2012 12:47 PM 54 13021 Nov 1, 2012 12:37 PM ---PAGE BREAK--- 19 of 22 Page 2, Q5. What is your zip code? 55 13166 Nov 1, 2012 12:28 PM 56 13156 Nov 1, 2012 12:25 PM 57 13021 Nov 1, 2012 12:20 PM 58 13034 Nov 1, 2012 12:18 PM 59 13021 Nov 1, 2012 12:03 PM 60 13117 Nov 1, 2012 11:59 AM 61 13118 Nov 1, 2012 11:40 AM 62 45220 Nov 1, 2012 11:25 AM 63 13021 Nov 1, 2012 11:22 AM 64 13034 Nov 1, 2012 10:50 AM 65 13166 Nov 1, 2012 10:48 AM 66 13140 Nov 1, 2012 10:47 AM 67 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:46 AM 68 13139 Nov 1, 2012 10:45 AM 69 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:44 AM 70 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:42 AM 71 13166 Nov 1, 2012 10:42 AM 72 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:36 AM 73 13074 Nov 1, 2012 10:34 AM 74 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:26 AM 75 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:25 AM 76 13080 Nov 1, 2012 10:22 AM 77 13166 Nov 1, 2012 10:22 AM 78 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:16 AM 79 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:15 AM 80 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:14 AM 81 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:13 AM ---PAGE BREAK--- 20 of 22 Page 2, Q5. What is your zip code? 82 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:12 AM 83 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:07 AM 84 13021 Nov 1, 2012 10:05 AM 85 13033 Nov 1, 2012 9:58 AM 86 13021 Oct 24, 2012 11:45 AM 87 13156 Oct 19, 2012 10:57 AM 88 13021 Oct 2, 2012 1:49 PM 89 13021 Sep 21, 2012 2:46 PM ---PAGE BREAK--- 21 of 22 Page 2, Q6. What is your home address? (optional, will be kept confidential - only used to identify localized hazard areas such as flooding) 55 6035 Oakridge Road Nov 1, 2012 10:07 AM 56 34 Madison Ave. Auburn Oct 24, 2012 11:45 AM 57 14948 W Bay Road Oct 19, 2012 10:57 AM 58 50.garrow st Oct 2, 2012 1:49 PM Page 3, Q8. In what ways do you believe you are prepared for the probable impacts from natural hazard events that may occur within Cayuga County? (Please check all that apply) 1 living a life style not exculsively dependent on infrastructure Mar 20, 2013 11:21 AM 2 have a generator Nov 5, 2012 2:38 PM 3 participated in preparedness events at work Nov 2, 2012 10:10 AM 4 Fire Dept training Nov 2, 2012 7:49 AM 5 Bottled water, generator, gas on hand, boz with medical supplies, candles, battery radio etc. Nov 1, 2012 10:04 AM 6 whole house generator Oct 19, 2012 11:00 AM Page 3, Q10. Information on the impacts of and how to prepare for a natural disaster can be disseminated to the public in various ways. Of the information sources below, please identify the top three that are MOST EFFECTIVE in providing you with information to make your home safer and better able to withs... 1 social media Nov 2, 2012 8:46 AM Page 3, Q15. If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please identify the natural hazard risk that caused you to have problems obtaining homeowners/renters insurance. 1 They won't insure because my primary heat source is wood Mar 20, 2013 11:21 AM Page 4, Q20. If available, which of the following incentives would help to encourage you to spend money to retrofit your home from the possible impacts of natural disasters? (Please check all that apply) 1 need more grant programs Nov 5, 2012 7:47 AM ---PAGE BREAK--- 22 of 22 Page 4, Q20. If available, which of the following incentives would help to encourage you to spend money to retrofit your home from the possible impacts of natural disasters? (Please check all that apply) 2 Do not own my home Nov 1, 2012 12:25 PM Page 4, Q23. Other Comments: 1 Not much will happen until Cayuga County suffers from a Irene or Lee. Many have forgotten the Labor Day storms. Also, the current state of deniers who refuse to believe in climate change or science will hamper any attempts at change. The local towns and villages don't have the money or the will power to make residents strengthen their homes. And any move to stronger codes will meet with resistance and flag waving and cries of "Don't tread on me!" Of course, these people will be first in line for help when the disaster hits. The best way is to reach out to the local town and village boards to get buy in. Let them prepare as they need to take charge when the worst happens. Also, have someone from the Mohawk Valley come in and show photos of the damage that took place to Pattersonville and Rotterdam Junction. I am sure they were not ready either. Mar 19, 2013 8:29 AM 2 Our greatest concern is what trucks carry across the highway, Route 90 through our village and others. Dec 18, 2012 2:36 PM 3 my scale runs from 1 lowest to 10 the highest. Nov 5, 2012 10:56 AM 4 Flood insurance is expensive and a homeowner can pay and never get help unless the area is deemed a disaster. It is not much of an insurance plan. I think it would be safer if flood prone properties were bought out. These areas could be turned into parks or sports areas for the public (we need more of this type of property in Cayuga County anyway). Nov 5, 2012 10:27 AM