ST. GEORGE — Utahns are being asked to participate in the state’s Hazard Mitigation Plan update by completing an online survey.
Addressed every five years by the State of Utah, the plan “analyzes vulnerabilities to natural hazards and identifies mitigation actions that state agencies, in coordination with local governments and other stakeholders, can take to minimize property damage, reduce injuries and loss of life, and lessen the overall impacts of natural disasters,” according to a news release.
The short survey assesses concerns and priorities related to natural hazards and related loss reduction from the general public’s perspective. Topics include avalanche, dam failure, drought, flood, geologic hazard, severe weather, space weather, wildfire, climate change and hazard assessment.
The survey, which can be accessed here, consists of 12 questions and should take less than 10 minutes to complete, the news release said. Surveys must be completed by June 6. Responses will be shared with the State Hazard Mitigation Team for consideration in the update.