The General Plan Revisions Project COMMUNITY SURVEY: ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

Carmel-by-the-Sea
COMMUNITY SURVEY
General Plan Revisions Project
June 2008
RBF CONSULTING

The General Plan Revisions Project
Community Survey

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
Carmel faces several challenges to public safety from the surrounding environment. Earthquakes, fire, localized flooding and tsunami are examples. The following questions will help us find the best ways to keep you informed about minimizing risks to you, your family and your property.

ES-1: Do you know what to do, and how to keep yourself and your family safe, during the following emergencies?
ES-1a Earthquake
Yes, No, Don’t know or not certain

ES-1b When your house is on fire
Yes, No, Don’t know or not certain

ES-1c When your neighbor’s house is on fire
Yes, No, Don’t know or not certain

ES-1d Severe storm (wind and rain)
Yes, No, Don’t know or not certain

ES-1e Local flooding in the neighborhood
Yes, No, Don’t know or not certain

ES-1f Tsunami
Yes, No, Don’t know or not certain

ES-1g Power line down on the street
Yes, No, Don’t know or not certain

ES-1h Citywide emergency situation
Yes, No, Don’t know or not certain

ES-1i Large-scale evacuation
Yes, No, Don’t know or not certain

The following three questions apply only if you won a home in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Please skip these questions if they do not apply to you.

ES-2: If you own a house in Carmel-by-the-Sea when was it built?
ES-2a 1900 to 1930
ES-2b 1931 to 1950
ES-2c 1951 to 1970
ES-2d 1971 to 1990
ES-2e 1991 to 2008
ES-2f Don’t know

ES-3: If you own a house in Carmel-by-the-Sea how many bedrooms does it have?
ES-3a One bedroom
ES-3b Two bedrooms
ES-3c Three or more bedrooms

ES-4: If you own a house in Carmel-by-the-Sea what kind of roofing material does it have?
ES-4a Wood shakes or wood shingles
ES-4b Clay tile or slate (this category also includes simulated tile and slate products)
ES-4c Asphalt/composition shingles
ES-4d Don’t know
ES-4e Other. (Please specify): ____________________

ES-5: RANKING: The best way to keep you informed about environmental hazards in Carmel and how you should response to them is to:
ES-5a Place the information on the City’s web site.
First (best) Choice, Second Choice, Third Choice, Fourth Choice, Fifth (worst) Choice

ES-5b Place the information in a publicly accessible place (such as the library or post office).
First (best) Choice, Second Choice, Third Choice, Fourth Choice, Fifth (worst) Choice

ES-5c Hold occasional/yearly workshops.
First (best) Choice, Second Choice, Third Choice, Fourth Choice, Fifth (worst) Choice

ES-5d Print safety articles in the Carmel Pine Cone
First (best) Choice, Second Choice, Third Choice, Fourth Choice, Fifth (worst) Choice

ES-5e Other: ____________________________
First (best) Choice, Second Choice, Third Choice, Fourth Choice, Fifth (worst) Choice

You may use the following space to make additional comments. Your comments will be anonymous. To be of greatest value, your comments should relate to one or more of the topics covered in this survey. Please be brief.
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Thank you for participating in this survey. Your responses will greatly assist the City Council in adopting General Plan policies that reflect your interests and those of others who responded. Once adopted these policies will shape the future of Carmel-by-the-Sea.