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City of Detroit Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Survey

Detroit Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2027

Hazard mitigation means taking action before a disaster occurs to reduce future harm to people and property. Mitigation can include physical improvements—such as drainage projects, elevating roads or buildings, and strengthening infrastructure—as well as actions such as building codes, community planning, public education, and early warning systems. These investments can also save money: studies have found that federally funded mitigation can save approximately $6 for every $1 invested.

The City of Detroit is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is updated every five years to help the City identify hazards, understand risk, establish mitigation priorities, and maintain eligibility for certain federal mitigation funding.

We need your input. Your experiences and concerns will help the City identify and prioritize the hazards that matter most to Detroit and guide future efforts to reduce risk. You do not need to be an expert—your knowledge of your neighborhood and community is valuable.

Please complete this survey by Monday, Oct. 19th by 12noon EST. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete. Thank you for helping build a safer, more resilient Detroit!

Questions or concerns?
City of Detroit
Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
HSEM@Detroitmi.gov

1.

What is your connection to the city of Detroit? (Please select all that apply)

*This question is required.
2. Please indicate where you go to obtain emergency and disaster preparedness-related information? Please select ALL that apply. *This question is required.
3. Please indicate the activities you and your family have done to prepare for emergencies and disasters. Please select ALL that apply.
4. Have any of the reasons below prevented you from pursuing additional preparedness activities? Please select ALL that apply. *This question is required.
5. Please indicate how you expect to receive alerts and information during an emergency. Please select ALL that apply. *This question is required.
6. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? *This question is required.
Space Cell Do Not KnowStrongly DisagreeDisagreeNeither Agree nor DisagreeAgreeStrongly Agree
The City of Detroit is providing the services necessary to prepare me for a disaster.
I am familiar with the City of Detroit website and can easily obtain information about emergencies and disasters
During times of emergency, information is provided in a format I can understand.
7. From the list of hazards provided, which ONE concerns you the most? A hazard is any source of potential danger, harm, or adverse effects on people, property, or the environment. *This question is required.
8. What is your PRIMARY concern regarding your chosen hazard?  *This question is required.
9.

Which hazards are you most concerned about affecting the City of Detroit? Please select your top five.

When making your selections, consider potential impacts to:

  • People and public safety
  • Homes and property
  • The environment
  • Essential services and community operations
*This question is required.
11. If a disaster (i.e. snowstorm) impacted our community, knocking out electricity and running water, would your household be able to manage on its own for at least three (3) days? *This question is required.
12. Which of the following could make it difficult for you or your household to recover after a disaster? Please select ALL that apply.
13. If an evacuation was ordered for your area, please indicate how likely you would be to do the following. *This question is required.
Space Cell Do Not KnowNot Likely at AllNot Very likelySomewhat LikelyVery LikelyNot Applicable
Immediately evacuate as instructed.
I would first consult with family and friends outside my household before making a decision to evacuate.
Wait and see how bad the situation is going to be before deciding to evacuate.
Refuse to evacuate no matter what.
14. What might prevent you from leaving your place of residence if there was an evacuation order? Please select ALL that apply. *This question is required.
15. If you were to evacuate, where would you most likely stay? Please select the best answer. *This question is required.
16. How many people in your household have access or functional needs (AFN) that may require additional assistance during an emergency or disaster?

AFN Definition: Access or functional needs (AFN) include people who have disabilities or who have trouble walking, hearing, seeing, understanding information, getting transportation, or who use medical equipment or need regular medical care. *This question is required.
17. Would you be interested in participating in future phases of our community's hazard mitigation planning process? *This question is required.
18.

We appreciate your input on our hazard mitigation planning. Please provide your contact information if you'd like to stay informed or participate further. This is entirely optional.

 

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