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A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in vegetation and can quickly spread to homes, neighborhoods, and infrastructure. Wildfires are a natural part of many ecosystems, but when they occur near where people live, they can threaten lives, property, and the environment.

How familiar are you with wildfires or wildfire risk in your community or the Austin–Travis County area?

This helps us understand how much people already know about wildfire in our area so we can tailor information and resources that fit community needs.

Poll question: A *wildfire* is an uncontrolled fire that burns in vegetation and can quickly spread to homes, neighborhoods, and infrastructure. Wildfires are a natural part of many ecosystems, but when they occur near where people live, they can threaten lives, property, and the environment. How familiar are you with wildfires or wildfire risk in your community or the Austin–Travis County area?. Select one option.
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How concerned or worried are you about the risk of wildfire where you live?

Poll question: How concerned or worried are you about the risk of wildfire where you live?. Select one option.
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What experiences or information most influence how concerned you feel about wildfire where you live?

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Compared to five years ago, how would you describe your level of concern/worry regarding your safety from wildfires and the safety of your family, home, and assets?

Poll question: Compared to five years ago, how would you describe your level of concern/worry regarding your safety from wildfires and the safety of your family, home, and assets? . Select one option.
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What do you think your current insurance would cover in the event of a wildfire? Select all that apply

Poll question: What do you think your current insurance would cover in the event of a wildfire? *_Select all that apply_*. Select one or more options.
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How familiar are you with where to get updates regarding evacuations or incidents?

Poll question: How familiar are you with where to get updates regarding evacuations or incidents? . Select one option.
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When you need timely wildfire or evacuation updates, what makes a message clear and trustworthy for you?

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Where do you currently get most of your updates and information regarding evacuations or fire incidents? Select all that apply

Poll question: Where do you currently get most of your updates and information regarding evacuations or fire incidents? *_Select all that apply_*. Select one or more options.
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In your opinion, whose responsibility is wildfire fire preparedness. Select all that apply

Poll question: In your opinion, whose responsibility is wildfire fire preparedness. *_Select all that apply_*. Select one or more options.
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What's one thing you think you can do to reduce wildfire risk?

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What's one thing local agencies should do to reduce wildfire risk?

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How concerned are you about each of the following impacts from wildfire?

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If "Other" above, please describe.

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If you could protect one thing first during a wildfire (home, pets, important places, health, etc.), what would it be and why?

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Defensible space is a 100-foot radius starting from your structure(s) to the surrounding area, often overlapping your neighbor's property.

Which of the following defensible space activities have you completed? Select all that apply

What is Defensible Space?

Illustration of defensible‐space zones around a structure—key to wildfire mitigation. Source: El Dorado County Public Safety & Justice. https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Public-Safety-Justice/Wildfire-Disaster/Office-of-Wildfire-Preparedness-and-Resilience/Defensible-Space/What-is-Defensible-Space

Poll question: *Defensible space* is a 100-foot radius starting from your structure(s) to the surrounding area, often overlapping your neighbor's property. Which of the following defensible space activities have you completed? *_Select all that apply_*. Select one or more options.
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Home hardening is the concept of implementing fire-resistant upgrades to your home.

How familiar are you with home hardening concepts and how they pertain to residential property (e.g., the physical structure itself, including mesh vents, siding, roof types, eaves, windows, chimneys, fences, etc.)?

High priority areas to focus on for home hardening

Home hardening infographic: products and design features that reduce wildfire ignitability. Source: Sonoma County Climate Action & Resiliency Division. https://sonomacounty.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/county-administrators-office/energy-and-sustainability/publications-and-guides/home-resilience-guide/home-hardening

Poll question: *Home hardening* is the concept of implementing fire-resistant upgrades to your home. How familiar are you with home hardening concepts and how they pertain to residential property (e.g., the physical structure itself, including mesh vents, siding, roof types, eaves, windows, chimneys, fences, etc.)? . Select one option.
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When you think about hardening your home (vents, roofing, fences, windows), what questions do you have?

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Which of the following home hardening activities have you completed? Select all that apply

Poll question: Which of the following home hardening activities have you completed? *_Select all that apply_*. Select one or more options.
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If "None" above, please describe below what would help you get started (i.e. information, examples, cost help, or something else)?

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What made it easier for you to do any of these yard/vegetation tasks? What makes it harder?

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How interested are you in implementing "home hardening" on your own residential property?

Poll question: How interested are you in implementing "home hardening" on your own residential property?. Select one option.
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Are there any obstacles preventing you from implementing defensible space and home hardening measures on your home? Select all that apply

Poll question: Are there any obstacles preventing you from implementing *defensible space* and *home hardening* measures on your home? *_Select all that apply_*. Select one or more options.
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Tell us about the biggest obstacle you face and a practical way the City/County (or partners) could reduce it.

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If a cost-share grant or incentive program were available, would you participate in it to better prepare your home and property from wildfire risk?

Poll question: If a cost-share grant or incentive program were available, would you participate in it to better prepare your home and property from wildfire risk?. Select one option.
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If "Yes" or "Unsure" above What kind of incentive would be most useful to you (example: vents, screening, hauling/chipping, contractor discounts)?

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How familiar are you with the 2014 Austin-Travis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)?

https://www.austintexas.gov/page/austintravis-county-community-wildfire-protection-plan

Poll question: How familiar are you with the 2014 Austin-Travis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)?. Select one option.
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If you looked for information about wildfire risk in your area, where would you expect to find it first?

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What do you think are the most effective ways for residents and the community to become more aware of wildfire risks and hazards? Select all that apply

Poll question: What do you think are the most effective ways for residents and the community to become more aware of wildfire risks and hazards? *_Select all that apply_*. Select one or more options.
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Describe one outreach resource that would get you to take a step towards wildfire preparedness (a guide, map, video, workshop, something else?).

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Does your community or members of your community discuss wildfire risk in any of the following settings or platforms? Select all that apply

Poll question: Does your community or members of your community discuss wildfire risk in any of the following settings or platforms? *_Select all that apply_*. Select one or more options.
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If "Formal/Informal/Neighborhood/Social" above, who are the voices people listen to most in your community and why?

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Do you believe you know how to safely evacuate in the event of a wildfire?

Poll question: Do you believe you know how to safely evacuate in the event of a wildfire?. Select one option.
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What feels clear, and what feels unclear, about evacuating from your area?

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Would you like to contribute (i.e., fund or participate) to vegetation reduction projects in your community?

Poll question: Would you like to contribute (i.e., fund or participate) to vegetation reduction projects in your community?. Select one option.
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What kind of project would you join (e.g., chipper day, green waste pickup, HOA clean-up, tool-share)?

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Wildfire resilience means how well a community can withstand, respond to, and recover from wildfire impacts—while reducing risk to people, homes, and the environment.

If you could change one thing in the next year to improve wildfire resilience in your neighborhood, what would it be?

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How many times have you evacuated from your residence due to an emergency in the last 10 years (mandatory or voluntary)?

Poll question: How many times have you evacuated from your residence due to an emergency in the last 10 years (mandatory or voluntary)?. Select one option.
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Is there anything else you would like to add?

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May we within the City of Austin, Travis County, partner agencies in the Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition, or SWCA Environmental Consultants contact you regarding future CWPP or wildfire education events?