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Berrien County, MI Hazard Mitigation Survey

Berrien County, MI Hazard Mitigation Survey

Overview: This survey is to give the public the ability to give input to the hazard mitigation project that is going on for Berrien County, MI. The jurisdictions include the Cities of Benton Harbor, Bridgman, Buchanan, Coloma, New Buffalo, Niles, St. Joseph, Watervliet, Michigan; Villages of Baroda, Berrien Springs, Eau Claire, Galien, Grand Beach, Michiana, Shoreham, Stevensville, Three Oaks, Michigan; Townships of Bainbridge, Baroda, Benton Charter, Bertrand, Buchanan, Chikaming, Coloma, Galien, Hagar, Lake Charter, Lincoln Charter, New Buffalo, and Niles, Michigan; and the Municipalities of Ornoko Charter, Pipestone, Royalton, St. Joseph Charter, Sodus, Three Oaks, Watervliet, and Weesaw, Michigan.

Instructions: To complete the survey below, input your answers to each question and click the "Submit Your HMP Survey Now" button at the end to submit your answers. Please complete this survey by July 1, 2021.

If you have any questions about the survey or issues using the survey, please contact Emily Long at (615) 469-5558 or email HELP@boldplanning.com.

Thank you so much for your participation, BOLDplanning and Berrien County Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management/Homeland Security Division greatly appreciate it! 

(required) Which Hazards is your area MOST at risk for?

Mark all that apply.

Dam Failure
Drought
Earthquakes
Extreme Temperatures
Infrastructure Failure
Hail
Lightning
Nuclear Power Plant Accident
Epidemic/Pandemic
Severe Winter Weather
Severe Winds
Coastal Flooding/Erosion
Structural Fires
Tornado
Wildfire
Terrorism/Sabotage/WMD
HazMat Transportation Accidents
Transportation Accidents
Pipeline Accidents
Civil Disturbance
Water Supply Contamination
Not Sure
Closed to responses

(required) Which Hazards is your area LEAST at risk for?

Mark all that apply.

Dam Failure
Drought
Earthquakes
Extreme Temperatures
Infrastructure Failure
Hail
Lightning
Nuclear Power Plant Accident
Epidemic/Pandemic
Severe Winter Weather
Severe Winds
Coastal Flooding/Erosion
Structural Fires
Tornado
Wildfire
Terrorism/Sabotage/WMD
HazMat Transportation Accidents
Transportation Accidents
Pipeline Accidents
Civil Disturbance
Water Supply Contamination
Not Sure
Closed to responses

Tell us about your concerns about the following hazards:

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(required) What is your occupation?

Closed for Comments

(required) Where do you live?

Drag the circle to roughly the area where you live. You can also search for your address in the box above. This helps us understand where specific hazards have the most concern.

(required) List historical instances when a weather event caused a disruption to your area.

List Date, event, and short description.

Closed for Comments

(required) Do you have suggestions for projects that can be done in your area so that weather-related disruptions do not happen? (Example: culverts or safe rooms)

Closed to responses

(required) List areas in your community you are aware of that constantly face issues with bad weather. (Example: flooding, power outages, closed roads, etc).

Closed to responses

Are there any hazards that were not listed, that you think should be included in the plan?

Closed for Comments
Contact Information

For updates on specific concerns in your area, and the opportunity to continue assisting with the planning process, please enter your email below. We will not share this information, but it will ensure that the County can contact you.