Community Resilience Hub Survey

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The personal information collected on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act and will be used to help us design a Community Resilience Hub that meets the needs of Dufferin County residents and enhances our community's resilience to climate change and other emergencies. Questions regarding this collection should be directed to the Clerk at clerk@dufferincounty.ca

Section 1: Risk Perceptions

Climate change has led to an increase in the frequency and severity of various emergency events. These events, ranging from hazardous extreme weather conditions to ecosystem changes, significantly impact our daily lives and community infrastructure.

Understanding your experiences and concerns about these impacts is crucial for developing a hub that responds to our community’s most pressing climate challenges.

Which climate change impacts have you already experienced or witnessed? (please select any that apply)

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More heatwaves or days with very high temperatures

Less water available for drinking and other uses

Lower air quality due to wildfire smoke

Changes in access to food or ability to grow food

More rain leading to flooded homes and roads etc.

More ice causing dangerous driving and power outages

Damage to buildings and roads from storms like tornadoes and hail

Loss of native plants and animals due to invasive species

Mental health impacts like stress and anxiety

Illness and diseases like heat stress, tick bites causing Lyme disease, and poor air quality

Power outages, transit delays, and trouble accessing essential services

Change in ways of doing business or loss of business/jobs

Changes to culture and activities like events and tourism

Which climate change impacts are you most concerned about? (please select your top 3 concerns)