Sample of Potential Cascadia Survey for Businesses
(Results provide a baseline of employee preparedness and percentage of workforce
within walking distance of worksite)
- How far do you live from your primary work location?
Less than 1 mile
Between 1 -2 miles
Between 2-4 miles
Between 4-8 miles
Between 8-15 miles
Between 15-40 miles
More than 40 miles
- If you were not able to get homefrom work because of road problems, how far is it to a place you would be welcome to stay for at least a few days?
Less than 1 mile
Between 1-2 miles
Between 2-4 miles
Between 4-8 miles
Between 8-15 miles
Between 15-40 miles
More than 40 miles
- How confident are you that you would be able to walk in a day, under stressful and perhaps dangerous conditions (smoke, dust, debris in path, etc.), in order to get home from work?
Less than 1 mile
Between 1-2 miles
Between 2-4 miles
Between 4-8 miles
Between 8-15 miles
More than 15 miles
- How long do you estimate it would take you to walk home from your worksite if you had to?
Less than 1 hour
1-3 hours
3-6 hours
6-8 hours
1-2 days
More than 2 days
- How many bridges or overpasses are between your worksite and where you live?
0
1
2
More than 2
- How much weight do you believe you could carry with you, if you needed to walk a number of miles to get home or to a place you could stay?
Under 5 pounds
Between 5 – 10 pounds
Between 11 – 15 pounds
Between 16 – 20 pounds
Between 21 – 30 pounds
More than 30 pounds
- Which of the following do you have in your car today?
At least a bottle of water
A large bottle of water
A gallon of water
More than a gallon of water
A detailed map of the area between your work and your home
A flashlight with recently tested batteries
A blanket or emergency blanket
Non-perishable food – less than 1 pound, between 1-3 pounds, between 4-6 pounds, more than 6 pounds
Sturdy shoes
Sturdy gloves
A hat
A sturdy bag or backpack to carry needed items in
A long-sleeved shirt
Sturdy pants
A first-aid kit
Information on what to do in an emergency
An emergency radio with recently tested batteries or recently tested crank model
Sunscreen
A dust mask
Matches
More than a half tank of gas
- How much do you know about the likely impacts of a CascadiaSubduction Zone earthquake?
Nothing
A little
A fair amount
Quite a bit
A lot
Nearly as much as an expert
Expert level knowledge
- In what ways do you expect your employer will be able to help you at work in the event of a Cascadia earthquake occurring during the work day? (check all that apply)
Develop alist based on your particular business. This is to understand and then manage expectations of employees/help with action planning.