DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECUFHTY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY O.M.B. Control No. 1660-0057 ANhJlNSTON SITE SURVEY Expires April 30,2008 CSEPP Public Affalrs IPT Questlonnalre PAPERWORK BURDEN DlSCLOHlW NOTICE Publi reporting burden for thls form is estimated to average 25 hours per response. The Then estimate Includes the time for reviewing instwctlons. searchimg existing data suurces, girtherlng and malntalnlng the data needed, and completing and subrnlttlng thb form. You are not regulred to respond to this cdlertlon of !&mation unless tt dlspbys a valW OM6 cMtrol numbcr. knd comments rcgudlng the accuracy of the burden esttlmate and any suggestions for tedwlng the burden to: lnformatlon Collections Management Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500C Street SW. Washington. DC 20472 and Papemark Reduction Pmject (16MM057). Not= DOnot und your cornplotad fwmto thlr mddrru.
ALL CAPS: htructions for the people that wilt be making the survey calls and for the survey administrator.
General Introduction...
Hello, this is (FIRST AND LAST NAME) of CR Dynamics, working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on behalf of your local emergency preparedness providers. We are not selling anything. We are cotlducting a survey among people living near the Anniston Army Depot. This survey has been approved by the Ofice of Management and Budget (OMB) and has an estimated response time af 10 to 15 minutes. Your participation 1s strictly voluntary. Do ysu have a few minutes to answer a few questions?
IF YES: Are you 18 years of age or older?
IF NO: Is there someone else I can talk to who is 18 years of age or older?
TF L'NAVATLABLE SCHEDULE CALLBACK AND TERMINATE.
PLEASE COLLECT THE hIEROF CALL5 TERMINATED AS "LANGUAGE BARRJER" AND PROVIDE THIS NUMBER TO THE ALABAMA PIOS
SKLP S1 AND S2 FOR CLEBURNE COUNTY TELEPHONE NUMBERS. SI. Do you live in (NAME OF COUNTY PROVIDED BY FPS CODE) County?
1. Yes (SKIP S2) 2. No
S2. IF NO: What county do you live in?
1. Calhoun 2. Clay 3. Clebume 4. Etowah 5. St. Clair 6. TaIladega 7. None of the above counties TERMINATE CALL 1. Are you aware of the chemical agents that are being destroyed at the Anniston Army Depot?
1. Yes 2. No 3. (ENTER VERBATIM COMMENTS TO THIS QUESTION IN ADDITION TO RESPONDENT'S YES/NO RESPONSE)
2. How would you know if there were a chemical emergency at the Anniston hyDepot? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSE AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
1. AM/FM radio 2. FamilyIFriend 3. SiredLoudspeaker 4. Tone alert radio (TAR) 5. Television 6. Weather radio ----- 97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) 99. Don't know
3. What actions would you take if you found out there was a chemical emergency at the Anniston Army Depot? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSE AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
WAIT AND ASK: Are there any other actions you would take?
Await instructions to shelter in place, evacuate, or stand-by. Contact familylfriends Evacuate Go to work (depot, hospital, fire dept, police) Shelter in place Turn odlisten to AM/FM radio Turn odWatch television
Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) Nothing Don't know 4. If you were instructed to shelter in place, what actions would you take? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSES AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
WAIT AND ASK: Are there any other actions you would take to shelter in place?
Close doors and windows Close heatingair conditioning vents Contact familylfriends Emergency planlFamily emergency plan Evacuate FindJGather family Follow instructions1Do what told Get foodlwater supply Go insidelstay inside Go into shelter room of your home/workplace Get supplies (clothes/cell phonelbooWcandleslgames/medicinelflashlight,ect) Go to work (depot, hospital, fire dept, police) HystericayPanic/Die KneeVPray Listen to radio1TV for hrther instructions Locate/collect pets Lock doors and windows Seal doors and windows of shelter room Take radio1TV into shelter room Turn off heatindair conditioning systems Use emergency kit Use shelter-in-place kit .---- Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) Nothing Don't know
How would you know it would be safe to stop sheltering-in-place? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSES AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
AM/FM radio Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) Office FamilyRelative Fire department FriendfNeighbor Local emergency management agency (EMA) Police Sheriffs department Siren Tone alert radio (TAR) Television Weather radio 13. Work
97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) 99. Don't know
6. If you were instructed to evacuate, what actions would you take? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSES AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
WAIT AND ASK: Are there any other actions you would take to evacuate?
1. Await instructions1Listen for help 2. Contact family members before leaving 3. Check wind direction 4. Do not have transportation 5. Evacuate in a specific direction 6. Evacuate to a specific destination 7. Evacuate using specific route 8. Follow instructions/Do what told 9. Gather family 10. GetICheck calendar 1 1. GetICheck preparedness kitlpacketlpamphlet 12. Getkids(notfromschoo1) 13. Get kids from schoolIGo to school for kids 14. Get personal items (pack clothes, food, water, gas) 15. Go to work (depot, hospital, fire dept, police) 16. Leave home or workplace1Get out of town/Get in car and go 17. Listen to TVIradioltone alert radio for correct evacuation route 18. Listen to TVIradioltone alert radio for location of reception/assistance center 19. Listen to TVIradioltone alert radio (general) 20. Locate/collect pets 21. Need evacuation assistance 22. Tell neighbors and others to evacuate 23. Turn off heatingiair conditioning systems 24. Turn on TVIradioltone alert radio (general) 25. Wait for family members before leaving 26. Would not evacuate ------97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) 98. Nothing 99. Don't know 7. In the event of an evacuation, do you have a pre-planned direction, route or destination? (DON'T READ, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
1. Yes, direction 2. Yes, route 3. Yes, destination 4. No, none 5. Depends on the wind direction 97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY)
8. If a chemical accident occurred at the Anniston Army Depot, where would you get instructions on how to protect yourself and your family when you hear the warning signals? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSE AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
1. 911 2. AM/FM radio 3. Anniston Army Depot 4. Anniston Chemical Demilitarization Community Outreach Office/Outreach Office 5. Calendar 6. FamilyIFriends 7. School 8. Information received through the mail 9. Local emergency management agency (EMA) 10. Newspaper 11. Preparedness kit/package 12. Pamphlet/Brochure 13. Police, local or state 14. Siren/Loudspeaker 15. Television 16. Tone alert radio (TAR) 17. Weather radio ------97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) 98. None 99. Don't know
9. Do you or your family have an emergency plan?
1. Yes 2. No 10. Has your local emergency management agency given you the information and materials you would need to make a family emergency plan?
1. Yes 2. No
1 1. Please answer yes or no to the following questions:
A. Are you familiar with the names of the major roads and highways in your area?
ASK QUESTION 11B IN CALHOUN AND CLAY COUNTIES ONLY B. Do you know the evacuation route you should follow in the event of an evacuation?
ASK QUESTIONS 11C AND 11D IN TALLADEGA COUNTY ONLY C. In the event of an evacuation, do you know the city that has been designated as the final destination for people leaving your area? (IF NO: SKIP D) D. Do you know the quickest route to that city?
ALL RESIDENTS E. In the event of an emergency, do you have a family meeting place? F. Do you have an out-of-area telephone contact? G. Do you have a disaster preparedness kit (emergency supplies such as food, water, medications, first aid supplies, flashlight, and battery-operated radio)? H. Do you have a shelter-in-place kit with tape, plastic, and instructions?
ASK QUESTION 111 IN CLEBURNE COUNTY IF YES IN 11H I. Did Clebume County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) provide you with a shelter-in-place kit?
ALL RESIDENTS J. Have you identified a room in your home that you would use for sheltering-in-place? (IF NO: SKIP K) K. Do you have an AMEM radio or TV in this room? ASK QUESTIONS 12-13 IN CLEBURNE COUNTY ONLY
12. What is your level of confidence in the following.. . A. The Anniston Army Depot Personnel? B. The Clebume County Commission? C. The Clebume County School System Personnel? D. The Clebume County Sheriffs Department? E. Your County's Fire Department? F. The Clebume County Emergency Medical/Ambulatory Service? G. The Clebume County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)?
IF THE RESPONDENT SAYS "DON'T KNOW SAY: "Please choose the one that most closely reflects your opinion." (READ 1-4)
1. Very confident 2. Somewhat confident 3. Not very confident 4. Not confident at all
ASK QUESTION 13 IN CLEBURNE ZONE A-12 ONLY 13. What is your level of confidence in the following... A. Your City's Elected Officials (Mayor and City Council Members) B. Your City Police Department C. Your City Fire Department D. Your City Parks and Recreation Department
"Please choose the one that most closely reflects your opinion." (READ 1-4)
1. Very confident 2. Somewhat confident 3. Not very confident 4. Not confident at all
ALL RESIDENTS
14. How confident are you that you know how to shelter in place in the event of a chemical emergency?
"Please choose the one that most closely reflects your opinion." (READ 1-4)
1. Very confident 2. Somewhat confident 3. Not very confident 4. Not confident at all 15. Do you have children in a local school in grades K-12?
1. Yes GO TO 16 2. No GO TO 22 3. NAIrefused GO TO 22
RESPONDENTS WITH CHILDREN ANSWER QUESTIONS 16
16. What school(s) do they attend? (RECORD CATEGORY, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
Calhoun County 1. Alexandria Elementary School 2. Alexandria High School 3. Alexandria Multi Disabled Center 4. Anniston High School 5. Anniston Middle School 6. C E Hanna Elementary School 7. Calhoun Alternative School 8. Calhoun County Vocational Center 9. Cobb Elementary School 10. Coldwater Elementary School 11. Cornerstone Christian Academy 12. Constantine Elementary 13. De Annanville Jr. High School 14. Donoho School 15. Faith Christian School 16. Four Square Christian Academy 17. Golden Springs Elementary School 18. Jacksonville Christian Academy 19. Jacksonville High School 20. Kitty Stone Elementary School 2 1. Ohatchee Elementary School 22. Ohatchee High School 23. Oxford Elementary School 24. Oxford High School 25. Oxford Middle School 26. Oxford Special Education 27. Piedmont Elementary School 28. Piedmont High School 29. Piedmont Middle School 30. Pleasant Valley Elementary School 3 1. Pleasant Valley High School 32. Randolph Park Elementary School 33. Sacred Heart Catholic School 34. Saks Elementary School 35. Saks High School Saks Middle School Tenth Street Elementary School Trinity Christian Academy Walter H Wellborn High School Walter Wellborn Elementary School Weaver Elementary School Weaver Junior Senior High School White Plains Elementary School White Plains High School
Clay County 45. Ashland Elementary School 46. Ashland Primary School 47. Clay County High School 48. First Assembly of God Christian School 49. Lineville Elementary School 50. Lineville High School 5 1. Lineville Primary School (Barfield) 52. Mellow Valley Christian School
Cleburne County 53. Clebume County Elementary School (Heflin) 54. Cleburne County High School (Heflin) 55. Cleburne County Career Technical School 56. Fruithurst Elementary School 57. Pleasant Grove Elementary School 58. Ranburne Elementary School 59. Ranburne High School
Etowah County 60. C.A. Donehoo Elementary School 61. Career Technical Center 62. Carlisle Elementary School 63. Central Christian Elementary School 64. Coosa Christian School 65. Curtiston Primary School 66. Disque Middle School 67. Duck Springs Elementary School 68. Emma Sansom Middle School 69. Etowah County Alternative School 70. Etowah High School 7 1. Etowah Middle School 72. Eura Brown Elementary School 73. Gadsden High School1 Gadsden City High School 74. George W. Floyd Elementary School 75. Glencoe Elementary School 76. Glencoe High School Glencoe Middle School Hokes Bluff Elementary School Hokes Bluff High School Hokes Bluff Middle School Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School Ivalee Elementary School J.K. Weaver Technical Center John S. Jones Elementary School Litchfield Middle School Oscar Adams Elementary School R.A. Mitchell Elementary School Rainbow Middle School Ray Thompson Elementary School Sardis High School Southside Elementary School Southside High School St. James Catholic School Stowers Hill Intermediate School Walnut Park Elementary School Westbrook Christian School West End High School W.E. Striplin Elementary School
St. Clair County 99. ARC of St. Clair County 100. Ashville Elementary School 101. Ashville High School 102. Ashville Middle School 103. Bible Methodist School 104. Calvary Christian Academy 105. Coosa Valley Elementary School 106. Duran Junior High School 107. East Coast Migrant Head Start 108. Eden Elementary School 109. Iola Roberts Elementary School 110. Moody Elementary School 11 1. Moody High School 112. Moody Middle School 113. Odenville Elementary School 114. Odenville Middle School 115. Pel1 City High School 116. Ragland Schools 11 7. Ruben Yancy Alternative School 118. Seventh Day Adventist Academy 119. Springville Elementary School 120. Springville High School 121. Springville Middle School 122. St. Clair County Head Start 123. St. Clair County High School 124. Steele Junior High School 125. Victory Christian Academy 126. W. M. Kennedy Elementary School/Kennedy Elementary School
Talladega County 127. Alabama Institute-Deaf & Blind 128. C. L. Salter Elementary School 129. Charles R. Drew Middle School 130. Evelyn D Houston Elementary School 131. Graham Elementary School 132. Lincoln Elementary School 133. Lincoln High School 134. Munford Elementary School 135. Munford Junior-Senior High School 136. Northside-Henderson Elementary School 137. Raymond L. Young Elementary School 138. Stemley Road Elementary School 139. Sycamore Elementary School 140. Talladega County Central High 14 1. Talladega County Genesis Alternative School 142. Talladega High School 143. Winterboro High School ------496. Home school...... GO TO 22 497. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) ...... GO TO 17 499. Don't knowmefused...... GO TO 17
RESPONDENTS WITH CHILDREN AND RESPONSES TO 416 OTHER THAN "HOME SCHOOL," ANSWER QUESTIONS 17-21
17. Are you familiar with the emergency plan at your child(ren)'s school(s)?
1. Yes 2. No 18. How confident are you that your childchildren would be safe in the care of their school(s) in the event of a chemical emergency at the Anniston Army Depot?
"Please choose the one that most closely reflects your opinion." (READ 1-4)
1. Very confident 2. Somewhat confident 3. Not very confident 4. Not confident at all
19. In the event of a severe weather or tornado warning how likely are you to go to the school to get your childchildren?
"Please choose the one that most closely reflects your opinion." (READ 1-4)
1. Very likely 2. Somewhat likely 3. Somewhat unlikely 4. Very unlikely
20. In the event of a chemical emergency at the Anniston Army Depot, how likely are you to go to the school to get your childchildren?
"Please choose the one that most closely reflects your opinion." (READ 1-4)
1. Very likely 2. Somewhat likely 3. Somewhat unlikely SKIP Q20b 4. Very unlikely SKIP Q20b
ASK 20b IN ALL COUNTLES EXCEPT CLAY 20b. Would you pick up your children when notified that it was safe to do so or immediately?
1. When notified it is safe 2. Immediately 21. Why are you likelylunlikely to get your childlchildren from school in the event of a chemical emergency? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSES AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
CLARIFY IF RESPONDENT SAYS "THEY" OR "THEM": Who do you mean by theylthem?
Likely to pick up child(ren) 1. Child(ren) are safer with me 2. Don't trust the school 3. I want my child(ren) with me so we can leave the area 4. 1 want my child(ren) with me (general) 5. Livelwork close to or at the school 6. Make sure my child(ren) are safe 7. Protect my child(ren) 8. School is not prepared
Unlikely to pick up child(ren) 50. Child(ren) have their own vehicle 5 1. Child(ren) islare safer at the school 52. Child(ren) would be evacuated/bused elsewhere 53. Child(ren) would meet me at designated place 54. Livelwork close to or at the school 55. Not able to get child(ren) even if I tried 56. School is too far away 57. Told not to try to get them 58. Trust the school 59. Wouldn't be able to go to the school ------97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) 99. Don't knowRefused
ASK QUESTIONS 22-24 IN CLEBURNE, ST. CLAIR, CLAY, ETOWAH AND TALLADEGA COUNTIES ONLY
22. I am going to read to you a list of activities. Please tell me if you do each activity during a typical week? (READ 1-10, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
Listen to an AM radio station (INCLUDE 24A) Listen to an FM radio station (INCLUDE 24A) Watch a local television station (INCLLDE 24B) Watch a cable or satellite television station (INCLLDE 24B) Read a local newspaper (INCLUDE 24C) Read a national newspaper (INCLUDE 24C) Access the Internet Read information you have received through the mail Read free or sales papers (such as the Thrifty Nickel and Buy Sell Bulletin) 10. Read information posted on local bulletins or information boards (at convenience stores and government buildings) ------11. (DON'T READ) None GO TO 25
23. Of the activities you just mentioned, which do you spend the most time doing? (DON'T READ, ACCEPT SINGLE RESPONSE)
Listen to an AM radio station Listen to an FM radio station Watch a local television station Watch a cable or satellite television station Read a local newspaper Read a national newspaper Access the Internet Read information you have received through the mail Read free or sales papers (thrifty nickel, buy sell bulletin, etc.) Read information posted on local bulletin or information boards (at convenience stores & government buildings)
24. RESPONDENTS WILL ONLY BE ASKED THESE QUESTIONS CORRESPONDING TO THEIR ANSWERS IN QUESTION 22. IF RESPONDENTS ANSWER CHOICES 1 OR 2 IN Q22 THEY WILL BE ASKED Q24A7 IF RESPONDENTS ANSWER CHOICES 3 OR 4 IN Q22 THEY WILL BE ASKED Q24B, AND IF RESPONDENTS ANSWER CHOICES 5 OR 6 IN Q22 THEY WILL BE ASKED Q24C. IF RESPONDENTS DO NOT ANSWER CHOICES 1-6 IN Q22 THEN THEY WILL SKIP Q24A-C.
A. What radio station do you listen to the most? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSES AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
Call Name/ Frequency Letters Description 1 87.7 2 88.3 WJCK 3 90.3 WBHM NPR 4 91.3 WTBJ 5 91.5 WSGN 6 91.7 WPIL 7 92.7 WTDR 8 93.1 WGMZ 9 93.3 10 93.7 WDJC 11 93.9 12 94.5 13 95.5 WASZ 14 95.7 15 96.5 WMJJ 16 97.5 WSSY 17 97.9 WVOK K98 18 98.7 WBHK 19 99.5 WZRR 20 100.5 WWWQ 21 100.7 22 101.1 WYDE 23 101.5 24 102.5 25 102.7 WCKS 26 103.5 27 103.7 WQEN 28 104.7 WZZK 29 105.1 WQSB 30 106.5 31 106.7 32 106.9 WBPT 33 107.7 WRAX 34 570 WAAX 35 690 WJOX 36 810 WNSV WCKS 37 850 WDJC 38 960 WERC 39 1070 WAPI 40 1330 41 1390 WHMA 42 1430 WFHK 43 1450 WDNG 44 1490 WANA 97 Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) B. What television station do you watch the most? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSES AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES) 1. All local channels 2. Atlanta - Channel 2 (WBS) 3. Atlanta - Channel 5 (CBS) 4. Atlanta - Channel 1 1 (NBC) 5. Channel 51TBN 6. Channel 6lWBRClFOX 7. Channel 81WB 8. Channel 1OPBS 9. Channel 121UPN 10. Channel 13/WVTM/NBC 11. Channel21 12. Channel 24lWJXS 13. Channel 33 or 40lWJSUlABClTV Alabama 14. Channel 42lWBMGlCBS 15. CNN 16. Fox News 17. Home and Garden TV 18. Satellite 19. Weather Channel ------97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY)
What newspaper do you read the most? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSES AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES) 1. Anniston Star 2. Atlanta Journal-Constitution 3. Birmingham News 4. Clebume News 5. Clay Times-Journal 6. Gadsden Times 7. New York Times 8. St. Clair Times 9. St. Clair News-Aegis 10. Talladega Daily Home 11. The Clebume Marketplace 12. USA Today ------97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) ALL RESIDENTS 25. When was the last time you heard, saw, or read any information about how to prepare for a chemical emergency? (READ 1-4)
1. Within the last week 2. Within the last month 3. Within the last year 4. More than a year 5. (DON'T READ) Have received CSEPP information but don't recall when it was received 6. (DON'T READ) Never GO TO 28 7. (DON'T READ) Don't recall receiving CSEPP information GO TO 28
RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED CSEPP INFORMATION ANSWER QUESTIONS 26-27.
26. How have you received information about how to prepare for a chemical emergency? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSES AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
AM/FM radio Calendar Community eventlFair1Booth Informational packagekit Informational parnphlet/flyer Internet Mail Newspaper SirenILoudspeaker drillsltesting SpeakerISpeech Television Tone alert radio Video Word-of-mouth WorWTraining
97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) 99. Don't know 27. What information do you recall from what you heard, saw, or read? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSES AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
Calendar Chemical agentdgases Children will be safe in school Didn't listen or read1Didn't pay attention Don't go to school to pick up child(ren) Drills/Tests Evacuation plan Evacuation directions Evacuation route Evacuation zones Follow instructions FoodIWater supply or storage Listen to tone alert radio (TAR)/siren Know your zone/Information on zone Pamphlet School's plan for an emergency Shelter in place (seal, tape, prepare safe room) Shelter-in-place kit ShelterReception center Sirens make different sounds/tones Wait for instructions What to do/How to prepare Where to go to in an emergency --- Don't remember Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) Nothing Don't know
ALL RESIDENTS
28. How confident are you that the public will be notified quickly in case of a chemical emergency at the Anniston Army Depot?
"Please choose the one that most closely reflects your opinion." (READ 1-4)
1. Very confident 2. Somewhat confident 3. Not very confident 4. Not confident at all
29. Why do you say you are confidentinot confident? (DON'T READ, CATEGORIZE RESPONSE AS FOLLOWS, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES ) CLARIFY LF RESPONDENT SAYS "THEY" OR "THEM: Who do you mean by theylthem?
Confident 1. Alert system is good 2. Always been told when something happens 3. Depot does a lot of drillsltests 4. Depot is prepared 5. Depot has kept the public informed or will keep public informed 6. Depot would try to contain the accident before alerting the public 7. Depot would take a chemical release seriously 8. I trust the Depot 9. I trust the local government officials andlor local emergency management agency 10. I worklworked at the Depot 11. Local media would let us know 12. Someone I know workslworked at the Depot
Not confident 50. Alert system does not work, is inadequate, or difficult to understand 5 1. Depot is not prepared 52. Depot would try to cover up a chemical release 53. Cannot headunderstand the sirens 54. ComrnunityPublic is not very well informed 55. I do not trust the Depot 56. I don't trust the local government officials 57. Not enough time to alert everyoneINot everyone will be informed 58. Local government officials are not prepared 59. Local government officials would try to cover up a chemical release 60. There have been incidents before and we were not told ------97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) 99. Don't know 30. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statement:
"I am able to protect myself and my family in the event of a chemical emergency."
"Please choose the one that most closely reflects your opinion." (READ 1-4)
1. Agree strongly 2. Agree somewhat 3. Disagree somewhat 4. Disagree strongly
ASK QUESTIONS 31-34 IN ETOWAH COUNTY ONLY 3 1. Are you a member of an organization or group in Etowah County that provides assistance to people with special needs in the event of any type of emergency (severe weather, fire, chemical emergency)?
IF RESPONDENT DOES NOT UNDERSTAND "SPECIAL NEEDS" PLEASE CLARIFY: Physical or mental conditions that would prevent or limit a person's ability to protect themselves in an emergency.
1. Yes 2. No (SKIP 32) 32. Please tell me if you are a member of one or more of the following groups. (READ LIST, ACCEPT MULPLE RESPONSES)
1. Church group 2. Civic group (such as the Red cross, the Lion's club, GadsdedEtowah County Rescue Squad, Civitans, and VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)) 3. Neighborhood support group (such as community block support group, area support group, family support group) 4. Special facilities group (such as the DHR (Department of Human Resources)) 5. Another group not mentioned above (PLEASE SPECIFY)
33. In the unlikely event a chemical emergency at the Anniston Army Depot, there is a possibility that the emergency may affect Etowah County residents. Would you consider being part of a community based support team or group to assist people with special needs to shelter in place or evacuate during a chemical emergency?
1. Yes 2. No (SKIP 34) 3. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY)
34. Please tell me if you would consider becoming an active participant of one or more of the following support groups (some are established groups and others have not been established yet).(READ 1-4, ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
1. Church group 2. Civic group (such as the Red cross, the Lion's club, the GadsdedEtowah County Rescue Squad, Civitans, and VFW (Veteran of Foreign Wars)) 3. Neighborhood support group (such as community block support groups, specific area support groups, family support groups) 4. Special facilities group (such as the DHR (Department of Human Resources)) 5. (DON'T READ) None
ASK QUESTIONS 35-38b IN CALHOUN COUNTY ONLY
35. Do you or any member of your household, have any physical or mental condition that would prevent you or them from being able to shelter in place or evacuate?
1. Yes, I do 2. Yes, member of my household does 3. Yes, I do and member of my household does 4. No, neither (SKIP 36) 36. Have preparations been made with family, friends, neighbors, or anyone else to help yodthem in case the public is advised to shelter in place or evacuate?
1. Yes 2. No 3. (ENTER VERBATIM COMMENTS TO THIS QUESTION IN ADDITION TO RESPONDENT'S YES/NO RESPONSE)
37. In the event of severe weather (such as a tornado) or a chemical emergency would you first turn to the television (TV) or radio for information and instructions?
1. Television GO TO 38A 2. Radio GO TO 38B 3. Both television and radio GO TO 38A 4. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) GO TO 39
38. A. Which of the following television stations are you most likely to watch? (READ LIST AND ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
1. WBRC-TV Channel 6, FOX 2. WVTM-TV Channel 13, NBC 3. WJXS-TV Channel 24 4. TV Alabama Channel 33/40, WJSU ABC
B. Which of the following radio stations are you most likely to listen to? (READ LIST AND ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSES)
1. WVOK FM 97.9 (K98) 2. WJCK FM 88.3 3. WHMA AM 1390 4. WDNG AM 1450 5. WANA AM 1490 6. WNSI AM 810 ALL RESIDENTS 39. What emergency zone do you live in?
IF RESPONDENT SAYS "IRZ", "PAZ, "PINK ZONE, "YELLOW ZONE", "ORANGE ZONE", OR "GREEN ZONE" ASK: Do you know the name of the zone you live in?
Calhoun County 1. A- 1 2. A-1A 3. A-2 4. A-3 5. A-4 6. A-5 7. A-6 8. A-7 9. A-8 10. A-9 11. A-10 12. B-1 13. B-2 14. B-3 15. B-4 16. B-5 17. C-1 18. C-1A 19. C-2 20. C-3 21. D-1 22. D-2 23. D-3 24. D-4 25. M-1 26. M-2 27. M-3
Clay County 28. B-9A 29. B-10 30. B-1OA 31. B-18
Cleburne County 32. A-11 33. A-12 34. B-6 35. B-7 36. B-8 Etowah County 37. A-13 38. A-13A 39. D-8 40. D-9 41. D-10 42. D-11 43. D-16 44. D-17 45. D-18 46. D-18A 47. D-18B 48. D-18C 49. D-18D 50. D-18E 51. D-18F 52. D-18G
St. Clair County 53. C-15 54. C-17 55. C-18 56. C-19 57. C-20 58. C-21 59. C-22 60. C-23 61. C-24 62. C-25 63. C-26 64. C-27 65. D-5 66. D-6 67. D-7 68. D-12 69. D-13 70. D-15
Talladega County 71. B-9 72. B-11 73. B-12 74. B-13 75. C-10 76. C-4 77. C-4A --- Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) Don't know
To conclude, I have a few questions for statistical purposes.
40. What is your approximate age, please? (READ 1-7)
18-29 30-34 35 -44 45-54 55-59 60-64 65+ (DON'T READ) Refbsed
4 1. Gender (BY OBSERVATION)
1. Male 2. Female
ASK QUESTIONS 42-42b IN CALHOUN AND ETOWAH ONLY
42. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? 1. Yes GOTO43 2. No 99. Don't knowRefused 42b. What is your race? Please select one or more. Are you.. .. (READ LIST; ACCEPT MLTLTIPLE RESPONSES)
1. Whit elCaucasian 2. Black or African American 4. Asian 5. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 6. American Indian or Alaskan Native 8. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY) 99. (DON'T READ) Don't knowlrefused
ASK QUESTIONS 42c-42d IN CLEBURNE and TALLADEGA ONLY
42c. Is there anyone in your household whose first language is something other than English?
1. Yes 2. No (Skip 42d)
42d. What is that language?
1. Spanish 2. Italian 97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY)
43. How long have you lived in the vicinity of the Anniston Army Depot? (READ 1-6)
1. Less than one year 2. 1-5 years 3. 6-10 years 4. 11-15 years 5. 16-20 years 6. More than 20 years 99. (DON'T READ) Don't knowlrefused
44. Do you have access to the Internet?
1. Yes 2. No
45. Are you, or any member of your household, a member of the local emergency management or first responder community (fire, police, etc.)?
1. Yes 2. No
ASK QUESTIONS 46-46b IN CLAY, ST.CLAIR AND TALLADEGA ONLY 46. Are you, or any member of your household, employed by Anniston Army Depot?
1. Yes 2. No
46b. Do you, or any member of your household, work for a company that provides support or services to Anniston Army Depot (Contractor of the Depot)?
1. Yes 2. No
ASK QUESTIONS 46c IN CALHOUN, CLEBURNE, AND ETOWAH ONLY
46c. Are you, or any member of your household, employed by Anniston Army Depot or a contractor of the Depot?
1. Yes, Anniston Army Depot employee 2. Yes, Contractor of Anniston Army Depot 3. No
47. 47. What city, town, or community do you live in or closest to?
Calhoun County 1. Alexandria 2. Anniston 3. Blue Mountain 4. Bynum 5. Choccolocco 6. Coldwater 7. De Armanville 8. Eastaboga 9. Ft. McClellan 10. Golden Springs 11. Hobson City 12. Jacksonville 13. Ohatchee 14. Oxford 15. Piedmont 16. Pleasant Valley 17. Saks 18. Wellborn 19. Wellington 20. Weaver 2 1. White Plains
Clay County
FOR CLAY COUNTY ONLY REWORD THE QLTESTION: Which volunteer fire department serves your area? 22. Coppermine 23. Delta 24. Idaho 25. Shinbone
Cleburne County FOR CLEBURNE COUNTY ONLY REPHRASE THE QLTESTION: Which of the following communities do you live in? (READ 25-30, SINGLE RESPONSE)
26. Abel 27. Belltown 28. Chulafinnee (chew-la-fin-ee) 29. Five Points 30. Heflin (hef-lynn) 3 1. Hollis (hall-iss)
Etowah County 32. Attalla 33. Boaz 34. Gadsden 35. Gallant 36. Glencoe 37. Hokes Bluff 38. Rainbow City 39. Southside 40. Ridgeville 41. Reece City
St. Clair County 42. Argo 43. Ashville 44. Branchville 45. Leeds 46. Margaret 47. Moody 48. Odenville 49. Pel1 City 50. Ragland 5 1. Riverside 52. Springville 53. Steele 54. Wattsville
Talladega County 55. Alpine
Eastaboga Lincoln Munford Oxford Stemley Sycamore Talladega Winterboro
97. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY)
48. Zip code (recorded in CAT1 from sample)
Thanks for your time--we really appreciate it. May I give a phone number to call in case you have more questions about the Depot or the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)?
IF YES: PROVIDE PHONE NUMBER BY COUNTY. ONLY GIVE THE PHONE NUMBER THAT CORRESPONDS WITH THAT COUNTY.
Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency 256-435-0540
Clay County Emergency Management Agency 256-396-5886
Cleburne County Emergency Management Agency 256-463-7130
Etowah County Emergency Management Agency 256-549-4575
St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency 205-884-6800
Talladega County Emergency Management Agency 256-761-2125
ONLY GIVE INTERNET ADDRESS IF THEY HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET IN QUESTION 44: If you are interested in information on the Internet, please go to www.areyoureadyg;oema.com
Thanks again!