Oklahoma City residents can help the City identify what five actions would best reduce the effect of natural disasters on their homes and businesses by taking a short survey.

In January, residents ranked the top three natural disasters that affected their daily activities and damaged their property. Now, residents can rank suggested actions to reduce the impact of natural disasters. The survey is available in English, American Sign Language, Spanish and Vietnamese until Aug. 3.

“We want to know what would help you and your community the most”, said Emergency Manager Captain Audrea George. “By answering this one question, residents can directly impact the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.”

The Office of Emergency Management updates the Hazard Mitigation Plan every five years. Doing so allows the City to apply for federal hazard mitigation grants.

Hazard mitigation funding has brought more than $6 million to the City, benefitting residents through safe room rebate programs, funding emergency generators at the Draper Water Treatment Plant and converting repetitive flood loss properties into green spaces.

The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for the City’s comprehensive emergency management program across all phases and mission areas: preparedness, prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. For more information, visit okc.gov/residents/prepare-okc.

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