Ranking Task

Please rank the following ways that American Housing Survey data is used in order of importance to you, from 1 (most important) to 10 (least important):

American Housing Survey data is used to…

Rank	Statement
	Help governments and agencies prepare for emergencies
	Help private industry plan and build new homes
	Create tax relief programs
	Design housing programs
	Research ways to prevent fire-caused deaths
	Monitor housing assistance programs
	Monitor changes in housing conditions and costs
	Provide Congress a report on affordable housing needs
	Analyze home ownership patterns
	Explore housing-related topics, like commuting and emergency preparedness

Please rank the following facts in order of interest to you, from 1 (most interesting) to 8 (least interesting):

Rank	Statement
	The Washington Metro area ranks 21st in percentage of households with at least one pet.
	The northeastern United States leads the nation in public transportation use.
	The western United States leads the nation in walking and biking accessibility.
	Only 52% of U.S. households have a prepared emergency evacuation kit.
	Only 33% of U.S. households have an emergency communication plan.
	In New Orleans, 46% of households report a pest sighting.
	82% of U.S. residents have enough nonperishable food to sustain everyone in the household for three days.
	78% of U.S. residents live in homes with a house or building number clearly visible.