ISLAND HURRICANE EVACUATION SURVEY
(Personal Interview or Mail Survey)
OMB 0710-0001
Expires: 30 September 2012
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Island Hurricane Evacuation Survey
OMB Control Number 0710-0001
Expiration Date September 30, 2012
Interviewer ID: _______________
Name of Interviewer: ______________________________________________
Questionnaire ID):
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Describe the residence (Wood or cement; one floor or multiple floors; an individual house or apartments; color of the house, etc.). What type of roof does the structure have (cement, zinc or aluminum, etc.)?
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Is the residence located in a valley, or on a hill, near the ocean or next to any other body of water? Describe and identify the distance between the home and the body of water, etc. ______________________________________________________________________
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Date of interview: _____Day ______Month ______Year
Time the interviewer started: _____ Hour _____Minutes
INTRODUCTION
Hello, my name is ________________________. Researchers from the ___________________ are conducting a study regarding the impact of hurricanes and floods in __________________, and the evacuation process in disaster events. This study is funded by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
We would like to interview the head of the household. (If this person is not present we can interview any other person that is 18 years or older that lives in this residence).
This is a short interview; we estimate that it will last about 20 to 30 minutes. Participation is strictly voluntary, however your responses are very important to us since this information will help us to better prepare our population for disaster situations, and will allow government agencies to provide the necessary assistance in times of crisis.
Before we begin, please allow me to assure you that the information that you provide is confidential and will only be utilized to prepare statistical reports.
For the purpose of our study, we would like to obtain information that will allow us to communicate with you in the future in case we should have any other questions regarding to your responses. We would like to assure you that this information will not be shared or distributed; it will be maintained for purposes specifically related to this study.
NOTE TO THE INTERVIEWER: Reiterate that this information will not be shared or distributed, and will be maintained specifically for research related to this study.
QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE RESIDENCE AND THE COMMUNITTY
1. Do you live in this residence all year round?
1 Yes Go to Q3
5 No Go to Q2
2. Do you reside here at least during half of the hurricane season, from June 1st to November 30th?
5 No End the interview
90 Doesn’t know End the interview
91 Refuse End the interview
NOTE TO THE INTERVIEWER: If the answer is “No” end the interview by saying “Thank you for your time, but we are looking for people that are in this region during that time frame. Once again, thank you. Goodbye.”
3. How long have you and your family been living in this residence/apartment?
___________ Months __________ Years
4. How long have you and your family been living in this community?
___________ Months __________ Years
HOUSEHOLD RESIDENTS
5. How many people live with you in your residence, including yourself?
__________
6. Could you indicate who these people are and their relationship to the head of the household?
NOTE TO THE INTERVIEWER: We don’t need the names of the people, we just need the information that appears below.
Sex/Gender of person Age Relationship to the head of the
household (Husband/Wife, Children,)
_________________ _____ __________________________
_________________ _____ __________________________
_________________ _____ __________________________
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LOCATION OF THE RESIDENCE IN AT RISK AREAS
7. Can you indicate if this residence is located in an area where it could be affected by the following hazards?
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Yes |
No |
Doesn’t know |
Refuse |
7a. Floods by rain |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
7b. Floods by overflow of a river or lake |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
7c. Floods by storm surge or wave action |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
7d. Hurricanes |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
7e. Strong Winds |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
7f. Landslides |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
7g. Flood by tsunami |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
7h. Earthquakes |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
8. Could you indicate if your residence is located near a body of water; for example, the sea, a river, or a lake?
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Yes |
No |
Does not know |
Refused |
8a. Ocean/Sea |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
8b. River |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
8c. Lake |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
8d. Other (8d1. Please Specify: ______________) |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
9. Approximately, how far is your house from the closest body of water? (PROVIDE THE DISTANCE CARD TO THE INTERVIEWEE)
_1_ Less than a block
_2_ More than a block but less then a quarter of a mile
_3_ More than a quarter of a mile but less than 1 mile
_4_ More than 1 mile
_90_ Does not know
_91_ Refused
TYPE OF RESIDENCE/HOUSE
10. Which of the following best describes the structure of this house? (PROVIDE THE HOUSE STRUCTURE CARD TO THE INTERVIEWEE)
_1__ Mostly wood
_2__ Mostly cement
_3__ Mostly wood and cement
_4__ Multifamily building
_5__ Another type of structure_______________________________________
_90_ Does not know
_91_ Refused
11. Is your house elevated on stilts?
1 Yes
5 No
90 Does not know
91 Refused
“DISASTER” EXPERIENCES IN YOUR CURRENT RESIDENCE
12. Since you began living in this residence, have any of the following natural hazards occurred that have affected you, your residence or the people that live with you?
Event |
Yes |
No |
Does not know |
Refused |
Date |
12a. Flood by rain? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
13a1. |
12b. Flood by overflow of rivers, lakes, or other body of water? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
13b1. |
12c. Flooding from storm surge or wave action? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
13c.1 |
12d. Hurricanes? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
13d1. |
12e. Strong Winds? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
13e1. |
12f. Landslides? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
13f1. |
13. For the abovementioned events that impacted you or your family in your current residence, can you briefly describe the event, how you were affected, if there were any financial loses or if you had to evacuate the residence?
NOTE TO THE INTERVIEWER: The interviewer must assure that the previous questions are answered, among other issues that may emerge.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD EVENTS
Suppose that there is a very strong hurricane in the ____________ that is coming towards __________, let’s say it is a Category 3 (wind speeds between 111 and 130 mph). It is a dangerous storm and it looks like it could hit this area. The National Hurricane Center has announced a watch for this area. In other words, it is possible that within the next 36 hours you may be exposed to hurricane conditions, but there could be floods in low-lying areas and roads before the worst part of the hurricane arrives. Nevertheless, public officials have not advised to take any specific actions.
14. Do you think that you and the people that live with you would evacuate under such circumstances? (When we say evacuate, we mean go to another place where you believe it will be safe if the hurricane hits, it could be in the surrounding area or far away).
_____ Yes, most likely we would evacuate (Go to Question 15)
_____ No, most likely we would not evacuate
14A. Would you please indicate the reasons why you would not evacuate? Please
check all that apply (PROVIDE THE EVACUATION CARD TO THE INTERVIEWEE)
_1__ My house is safe
_2_ I do not have transportation
_3__ I do not have anywhere to go
_4__ I want to protect my property from vandalism and looting
_5__ I want to protect my home from the hurricane
_6__ I left once before and nothing happened
_7__ My job requires me to stay, I need to work
_8__ I don’t want to leave my pets
9__ Other Reason/ Please Specify
_90_ Does not know
_91_ Refused
15. Let’s assume that this storm (Category 3 with wind speeds ranging from 111 and 130 mph) is now much closer. The National Hurricane Center has announced a Warning for this area, which means that hurricane conditions are expected within the next 24 hours, and public officials have ordered citizens to evacuate.
Under these circumstances, do you think that you or the people living with you will evacuate the home?
1 Yes, we would most likely evacuate (Go to question 16)
5 No, most likely we would not evacuate
90 Does not know
91 Refused
15A. Can you please indicate the reasons why you and your family would not evacuate? (Please select all that apply). (PROVIDE THE EVACUATION CARD TO THE INTERVIEWEE)
_ 1__ My house is safe
_2__ I don’t have transportation
_3__ I don’t have any place to go
_4__ I want to protect my property from vandalism and looting
_ 5__ I want to protect my home from the hurricane GO TO Q.18
_6__ I evacuated last time and nothing happened
_7__ My job requires me to stay, I have to work
_ 8__ I don’t want to leave my pets
_ 9__ Other reason (please, specify)
_90_ does not know
_ 91_ Refused
16. You indicated that, under circumstances of extreme danger, you and your family would evacuate. Can you indicate where you will probably go?
_1_ A public shelter
_2_ A church
_3_ A friend’s home
_4_ A family member’s home
_5_ A hotel or motel
_6_ To your job
_7_ Another place (Please specify:_________________________________)
_90 Does not know
91 Refused
17. If you evacuate, would you stay in the same community or would you go to another place?
_1_ I would stay in the same community
_2_ I would go to another community (Specify the community:_____________)
_3_ I would leave Puerto Rico (17a. Please specify______________________)
_90 Does not know
_91 Refused
17A. Once you have heard public officials give an order to evacuate this area, how long do you think it would take your family to be ready to leave this residence.
___ Less than 1 hour
___ 1 to 2 hours
___ 2.01 to 5 hours
___ 5.01 to 10 hours
___ 10.01 to 18 hours
___ 18.01 to 24 hours
___ Greater than 24 hours
18. Is there a location close to your residence that has been designated as a public shelter for residents that would need to evacuate in case of an emergency or a disaster?
_1__ Yes
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Go to Q. 19
_ 90_ Does not know
_91_ Refused
18A. If there is a location that serves as a public shelter, how far away is it from your home? (PROVIDE THE CARD TO THE INTERVIEWEE)
_1_ Less than a block
_2_ More than a block but less then a quarter of a mile
_3_ More than a quarter of a mile but less than 1 mile
_4_ More than 1 mile
_90_ Does not know
_91_ Refused
19. If you had to evacuate, do you have friends or family that you could stay with instead of going to a public shelter?
1 Yes
Go to Q. 20
90 Does not know
91 Refused
19A. How far away do these family or friends live from your home? (PROVIDE THE DISTANCE CARD TO THE INTERVIEWEE)
_1_ Less than a block
_2_ More than a block but less then a quarter of a mile
_3_ More than a quarter of a mile but less than 1 mile
_4_ More than 1 mile
_90_ Does not know
_91_ Refused
RESIDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
20. Is there someone in your home that needs special assistance during an emergency or a disaster?
_1__ Yes Go to Q. 20A
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Go to Q. 21
_90_ Does not know
_ 91_ Refused
20A. If there is anyone in your home that would need special assistance, please indicate this or these person’s condition? Please tell me all that may apply. (PROVIDE THE HEALTH CONDITION CARD TO THE INTERVIEWEE)
Condition |
Yes |
No |
DO NOT KNOW |
REFUSE |
20a1. Blindness? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
20a2. Deafness? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
20a3. Is the person unable to walk? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
20a4. Someone who can only walk with assistance? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
20a5. Someone with a chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes or Alzheimer’s or any other disease of this type? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
20a6. Mental conditions? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
20a7. Other diseases? Which?____________________________________ ____________________________________ |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
20B. In an emergency or disaster situation, who is responsible for providing assistance to this person?
_1_ An agency (Which agency?_____________________________________)
_2_ A friend or family member in the home
_3_ A Friend or family member outside the home
_5_ Other (Please specify:_________________________________________)
_90 Does not know
_91 Refused
20C. In a crisis or disaster situation, would this person need special transportation (e.g., ambulance) or another type of special services?
_1_ Only transportation (Ambulance)
2 Special Needs/ 20c1. Please Specify _______________________________
3 Other/ Specify 20c2. Please Specify _______________________________
4 Does not know
5 Refused
20D. Do you think that public shelters have the necessary resources to provide assistance to the resident(s) of your house that have special needs?
TRANSPORTATION IN THE RESIDENCE
21. Please indicate how many cars or other motorized vehicles in working order are available to you at your residence?
____ Number of motorized vehicles
0 None
_ 90 Does not Know
91 Refused
22. How many motorized vehicles would you and the members of your family use during an evacuation?
____ Number of motorized vehicles
0 None
_ 90 Does not know
91 Refused
23. In a disaster like a hurricane or a flood, would you or the members of your family need an agency or organization to provide transportation to evacuate your home?
24. In a disaster situation like a hurricane or a flood, do you expect to tow a trailer, boat or a motor home or any other equipment?
EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOR WITH PREVIOUS DISASTERS
25. Could you tell us what was the most recent event or disaster that impacted this community since you have been living here?
Type of Event (select the most recent):
_1_ Flood by rain
_2_ Flood by overflow of river, lake, or gulch
_3_ Flood by surge or wave action
_4_ Hurricanes
_5_ Strong winds
_6_ Landslide
_7_ Other (Specify)__________________________________
_8_ None
_90 DOES NOT KNOW
_91 REFUSED
We would like to ask some questions in relation to the most recent event that you identified in the previous question.
26. Can you tell us the approximate date when this event took place?
Month:________ Year:________
26A. If the event was a hurricane, could you please indicate the name of the hurricane?
Name of hurricane: __________________________________
27. Before the event or disaster, did you hear any public official indicating that you had to evacuate your area or home?
_1_ Yes
_2_ No
_3_ Cannot remember
_90 DOES NOT KNOW
_91 REFUSED
28. What did you do during this event or disaster? (PROVIDE THE DISASTER ACTION CARD TO THE INTERVIEWEE)
1 I stayed in the house
I evacuated to:
2 A public shelter in my community
3 A public shelter outside of my community
4 A hotel/motel in my community
5 A hotel/motel outside of my community
6 A family’s or friend’s house in my community
7 A family’s or friend’s house outside of my community
8 A church in my community
9 A church outside of my community
10 My workplace in my community
11 My workplace outside of my community
12 Another place within _________; please specify:___________
13 I traveled outside of ___________; please specify:___________
90 CANNOT REMEMBER / DOES NOT KNOW
91 REFUSED
29. Did you live in this area and were you in your home in _______ when Hurricane _________ occurred?
1 Yes
Go to Q. 33
90 CANNOT REMEMBER / DOES NOT KNOW
9 1 REFUSED
30. During Hurricane ___________ in _____ did you hear a warning to evacuate the area?
1 Yes
5 No
90 CANNOT REMEMBER / DOES NOT KNOW
91 REFUSED
31. What did you do during Hurricane ________? (PROVIDE DISASTER ACTION CARD TO INTERVIEWEE)
1 I stayed in the house
I evacuated to:
2 A public shelter in the my community
3 A public shelter outside of my community
4 A hotel/motel in my community
5 A hotel/motel outside of my community
6 A family’s or friend’s house in my community
7 A family’s or friend’s house outside of my community
8 A church in my community
9 A church outside of my community
10 My workplace in my community
11 My workplace outside of my community
12 Another place within _________; please specify:___________
13 I traveled outside of _________; please specify:___________
90 Cannot remember/Does not know
91 RefuseD
32. Was your house flooded during Hurricane ______?
1 Yes
5 No
90 Does not know / cannot remember
91 Refused
BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS DURING A HURRICANE
33. During a weak hurricane, suppose of a category 2 or less, with sustained winds of less than 110 mph, do you think your home would be at risk of flooding due to tides or waves?
1 Yes
5 No
90 Does not know / cannot remember
91 Refused
34. Considering wind as much as water, do you think it would be safe for you and your family to stay in your home during a weak hurricane, meaning one with winds of less than 110 mph?
1 Yes
5 No
90 Does not know / Is not sure
91 Refused
35. During a weak hurricane do you think public officials would call for an evacuation in your neighborhood, sector or community?
1 Yes
5 No
90 DOES NOT KNOW / IS NOT SURE
91 REFUSED
36. In a weak hurricane, would you evacuate at the request of public officials?
1 Yes
5 No
90 DOES NOT KNOW / IS NOT SURE
91 REFUSED
37. In a strong hurricane with winds of over 125 mph, do you think your house would be in danger of floods due to storm surge or high waves?
1 Yes
5 No
90 DOES NOT KNOW / IS NOT SURE
91 REFUSED
38. Considering wind as much as water, do you think it would be safe to stay in your home during a strong hurricane?
1 Yes
5 No
90 DOES NOT KNOW / IS NOT SURE
91 REFUSED
39. In the case of a strong hurricane, if public officials ordered people at risk to evacuate, do you think the order would include you?
1 Yes
5 No
90 DOES NOT KNOW / IS NOT SURE
91 REFUSED
40. In a strong hurricane, would you evacuate at the request of public officials?
1 Yes
5 No
90 DOES NOT KNOW / IS NOT SURE
91 REFUSED
41. Can you please indicate under what circumstances you would definitely evacuate your home? Please be as specific as possible.
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INFORMATION ABOUT DISASTER SITUATIONS
42. There are many ways to obtain information about threatening natural disasters, which of the following do you utilize? (PROVIDE THE MEDIA CARD TO THE INTERVIEWEE) Please select all that apply.
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Used or not |
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Source |
Yes |
No |
Does not know |
REFUSED |
42a. Local Television, such as ______, _______, _______, or __________. |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
42b. Cable or Satellite Television such as CNN, NBC, CBS, FOX, Weather channel, etc. |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
42c. Local Radio |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
42d. Newspaper |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
42e. Internet |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
42f. Friends |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
42g. Relatives |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
42h.Other.. Specify __________________________ |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
43. Thinking about those same disaster information sources, using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means that you don’t trust in this source and 10 being that you have plenty of trust in this source, how many points would you give each source? Remember you can give any points between 1 and 10. (PROVIDE THE MEDIA CARD TO THE INTERVIEWEE)
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Used or not |
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Source |
Points |
Don’t know |
REFUSE |
43a. How about your local television stations such as ______, _______, _______, or __________., how many points would you give them? |
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90 |
91 |
43b. Cable or Satellite Television (CNN, NBC,CBS, FOX, Weather channel, etc.) |
|
90 |
91 |
43c. Local Radio |
|
90 |
91 |
43d. Newspaper |
|
90 |
91 |
43e. Internet |
|
90 |
91 |
43f. Friends |
|
90 |
91 |
43g. Relatives |
|
90 |
91 |
43h.Other. 43h1. Specify ___________________________ |
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90 |
91 |
44. Thinking of different agencies and government officials that provide information when there are disaster situations, using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 signifies that you do not trust this source and 10 being that you completely trust this source, what score would you give each of the following sources? Remember that you can give each source a score between 1 and 10.
Source |
Points |
Doesn’t know |
REFUSE |
44a. What score would you give to the Emergency Management office of this municipality? |
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90 |
91 |
44b. The _________ State Emergency Management Agency? |
|
90 |
91 |
44c. The State police? |
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44d. What about the Fire Department? |
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90 |
91 |
44e. The National Weather Service? |
|
90 |
91 |
44f. The mayor of this municipality? |
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44g. The governor? |
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90 |
91 |
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
45. Do you have any type of insurance that covers damages to your residence or property resulting from the impact of a disaster (floods, hurricanes, etc.)?
1 Yes
5 No
90 Does not know
91 Refused
46. There is a variety of equipment that can help people deal with or better respond to a disaster situation like a hurricane. I am going to read you a list of these types of equipment. Please indicate which of them you have or are used to having in your home during the hurricane season.
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Yes |
No |
Does not know |
REFUSED |
46a. Do you have a power generator |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
46b. Lantern or flashlight? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
46c. A battery operated radio? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
46d. A NOAA weather radio? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
46e. An oil lamp? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
46f. Candles? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
46g. A Cistern or water tank? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
46h First Aid Kit? |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
46i. Any other thing? (Specify:_____________ ________________________________) |
1 |
5 |
90 |
91 |
47. Do you have a family plan for disasters?
1 Yes
5 No
90 Does not know
91 Refused
Finally, for statistical purposes, we would like to collect some demographic information. Remember that all of these answers will remain strictly confidential.
48. In what year were you born? (WRITE DOWN THE YEAR)
__________
99 REFUSED
49. Do you have any pets in your home?
1 Yes
5 No
90 Does not know
91 Refused
50. What is the highest level of education that you completed? (PROVIDE THE EDUCATION CARD TO THE INTERVIEWEE)
1 Less than High School
2 Various years of High School
3 I graduated from High School
4 Some years of College/ University
5 Completed a Bachelors Degree
6 Completed a Masters degree
7 Completed a Doctorate
8 Completed a professional degree (MD/Doctor, Dentist, Lawyer)
9 Other. Please Specify_____________________________________
90 Does not Know
91 Refused
51. Which of the following options best describes your current situation in reference to a job outside the home? (HAND WORK CARD)
1 I am employed full time (35 hours or more a week)
2 I am employed part time (less than 35 hours a week)
3 I am unemployed
4 I am retired
5 I am a stay at home father/mother/spouse
6 I am a full-time Student
90 Does not know
91
Refused
52. Which of the following categories best describes the total household income for 2007? Please only indicate the letter that corresponds to your household income.
_1_ Less than $5,000 (A)
_2_ $5,000-9,999 (B)
_3_ $10,000-19,999 (C)
_4_ $20,000-29,999 (D)
_5_ $30,000-39,999 (E)
_6_ $40,000-49,999 (F)
_7_ $50,000-59,999 (G)
_8_ $60,000-69,999 (H)
_9_ $70,000 or higher (I)
90 Does not know
91 Refused
53. Are you or your family owners of this house/apartment or are you renting?
1 Owners of this home/apartment (A Mortgage falls into this category)
2 Renting
90 Does not know
91 Refused
54. If you’re the owner of the home/apartment, would you please indicate the approximate value of your home?
$ _________________________
90 Does not Know
91 Refused
We have now concluded the interview. However, there is one more thing I need to ask. Is it possible for my supervisor to contact you to verify that I conducted this interview? Can you please provide your phone number or your email. This information will only be utilized to verify that this interview was conducted and will be saved separately from the other information that you have provided.
Phone Number: ________________________________
Email: ________________________________________
THIS COMPLETES OUR INTERVIEW.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND INFORMATION.
Time the interview ended _________ Hour _________ Minutes
Interview Length _________ Minutes
QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED THROUGH DIRECT OBSERVATION
Gender of the person being interviewed:
_____ Male
_____ Female
Comments about the interview (Disposition of the person being interviewed, irregularities, problems, etc)
DISTANCE CARD
____ Less than a block
____ More than a block less than a quarter of a mile
____ More than a quarter of a mile but less than a mile
____ More than a mile
HOUSE STRUCTURE CARD
____ Mostly of Wood
____ Mostly of Cement
____ Cement and wood
____ Multi-Family building
____ Other type of structure__________________________________________
EVACUATION CARD
____ My house is safe
____ I do not have transportation
____ I do not have anywhere to go
____ I want to protect my property from vandalism and looting
____ I want to protect my home from the hurricane
____ I left once before and nothing happened
____ My job requires me to stay, I need to work
____ I don’t want to leave my pets
____ Other Reason/Please Specify____________________________________
HEALTH CONDITION CARD
____ Blind
____ Deaf
____ Cannot walk
____ Can walk but will need assistance
____ Has a chronic illness (cancer, diabetes, etc.)
____ Has mental health problems
____ Other type of condition/Please Specify____________________________
DISASTER ACTION CARD
____I stayed in the house
____I evacuated to:
____A public shelter in my community
____A public shelter outside of my community
____A hotel/motel in my community
____A hotel/motel outside of my community
____A family’s or friend’s house in my community
____A family’s or friend’s house outside of my community
____A church in my community
____A church outside out of my community
____My workplace in my community
____My workplace outside of my community
____Another place within _________; please specify:___________
____I traveled outside of _________; please specify:___________
INCOME CARD
___A. Less than $5,000
___B. $5,000-9,999
___C. $10,000-19,999
___D. $20,000-29,999
___E. $30,000-39,999
___F. $40,000-49,999
___G. $50,000-59,999
___H. $60,000-69,999
___I. $70,000 or higher
MEDIA CARD
_____ Local televisión, such as ______, _______, _______, or __________.
_____ Cable Television or Satellite (CNN, NBC, CBS, FOX, etc.)
_____ Local Radio
_____ Newspapers
_____ Internet
_____ Friends
_____ Family Members
_____ Other sources (Specify:_____________________________)
EDUCATION CARD
____ Less than High School
____ Various years of High School
____ I graduated from High School
____ Some years of College/ University
____ Completed a Bachelors Degree
____ Completed a Masters degree
____ Completed a Doctorate
____ Completed a professional degree (MD/Doctor, Dentist, Lawyer)
____ Other. Please Specify_____________________________________
WORK CARD
____ I am employed full time (35 hours or more a week)
____ I am employed part time (less than 35 hours a week)
____ I am unemployed
____ I am retired
____ I am a stay at home father/mother/spouse
____ I am a full-time Student
File Type | application/msword |
File Title | Evacuation Behavior in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands: |
Author | SLT |
Last Modified By | Stuart A. Davis |
File Modified | 2009-05-29 |
File Created | 2009-05-28 |