QUESTIONNAIRE

[ TO BE FILLED BY DISASTER AFFECTED PEOPLE ]

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Name :
Age : Sex : Male Female
Occupation : Educational Qualification :
Residential Area : City Suburb Village Coastal area
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QUESTIONS :

Q.1 How much does the flood affect your daily life ?

Range of answers
Low value (=1) High value (=5)
(1-2-3-4-5)
Only a little bit. On a large scale

Q.2 What was the reason of flooding in your area?

1. Heavy precipitation.
2. Opening of gates of reservoirs.
3. Irregular settlement and conjestion.
4. All of the above.

Q.3 How does the information of flood i.e. warning reaches you ?

1. By neighbourhoods.
2. By Internet or news channels.
3. By Policemen.
4. By any other means.
Q.4. Do you know the nearest shelter house in your area, where you can rehabilitate
during the disaster?

1. Yes, I know where to go.

2. No, I don’t have any idea.
3. Yes, I have an alternative area to escape.
4. No, I can’t leave my home.
Q.5. Can your house (structure) withstand flooding situation ?

1. Yes, I have resilient structure.

2. No, the structure may collapse.
3. No, I don’t have enough resources to build one.
4. Yes, It is made under government scheme.

Q.6. At the time of floods, what is the quality of available food and drinking water?

Range of answers
Low value (=1) High value (=5)
(1-2-3-4-5)

Contaminated food & water Fresh food & water

Q.7. Would you prefer building using traditional construction techniques or go for modern
construction techniques. (Concrete/Steel)

1. Yes, I would definitely like.

2. Yes, but I don’t have any information.
3. No, It will be very costly for me.
4. No, I rely upon Traditional construction.

Q.8. Do you have any type of insurance that helps in recovery from flood?

1. Yes, I have an insurance.

2. No, I have no idea about it.
3. No, It is not reliable there.
4. No, I don’t earn that much.

Q.9. According to you, which of the incentives would encourage you to protect your home from
flooding?

1. Grant (Govt. funded flood proof house)

2. Loan ( borrowed funds in low intrest rate)
3. Voluntary Buyout (Govt. purchase of your home)
4. Insurance Preminum Discount.

Q.10. Do you still want to continue living in your area, being aware of frequent flooding actions?
1. Yes, we have been here for generations.
2. No, but I don't have any other options.
3. Yes, this land is my source of income.
4. I don't know exactly what to do.

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