Appendix B - alternative versions of certain questions

Appendix B

Hazard-Specific Versions of Two Questions

Table B-1. Hazard-Specific Versions of Question 10 (Using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means extremely negative feelings and 10 means extremely positive feelings, how would you describe your feelings when you hear about an impending…)

Hazard	Hazard-Specific Version
Thunderstorms	Pop up thunderstorm Severe thunderstorm Intense line of thunderstorms or derecho
Winter-cold	Snow storm 3-inch snow storm 12-inch snow storm
Winter-mild	Snow storm 3-inch snow storm 12-inch snow storm
Tornadoes	Category 0 (zero) tornado Category 2 tornado Category 4 tornado
Flooding	Mild flooding Extreme flooding

Table B-2. Hazard-Specific Versions of Question 14 (Using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means strongly disagree and 10 means strongly agree, how do you rate your agreement or disagreement with the following statements:)

Hazard	Hazard-Specific Version
Thunderstorms	My car handles wind and rain very well. Driving in thunderstorm makes me nervous I have Homeowner’s Insurance or Renter’s Insurance in case wind, rain, and/or hail damage my home. I have access to a storm shelter or basement. My job allows me to telecommute during bad weather. As an essential employee, I am required to show up for work no matter the weather. Thunderstorms influence me to change my schedule. I enjoy staying inside during a thunderstorm (e.g., reading a book, watching a movie, sleeping). Thunderstorms make me anxious and fearful. The sounds during a thunderstorm are soothing (e.g., rumbling thunder, falling rain).
Winter-cold Winter-mild	My car handles snow very well. Driving in the snow makes me nervous. I don’t drive if it’s snowing. Shoveling snow is a nuisance. I have access to a snow blower. My job allows me to telecommute during bad weather. As an essential employee, I am required to show up for work no matter the weather. It’s difficult to find someone to watch the kids when there’s a snow day. I can easily stay home to watch my children if there’s a snow day. Winter storms influence me to change my schedule. I enjoy snow activities such as skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, etc.
Tornadoes	My car handles wind and rain very well. Driving in heavy winds makes me nervous I have Homeowner’s Insurance or Renter’s Insurance in case a tornado damages my home. I have access to a tornado shelter. My job allows me to telecommute during bad weather. As an essential employee, I am required to show up for work no matter the weather. Potential tornadoes influence me to change my schedule. Potential tornadoes make me anxious and fearful.
Flooding	My car handles wind and rain very well. Driving in heavy rain makes me nervous I have Homeowner’s Insurance or Renter’s Insurance in case flooding damages my home. My house has a second floor. My job allows me to telecommute during bad weather. As an essential employee, I am required to show up for work no matter the weather. Potential flooding influences me to change my schedule. I enjoy staying inside during rainstorms (e.g., reading a book, watching a movie, sleeping). Hearing about potential flooding makes me anxious and fearful. The sounds during a rainstorm are soothing (e.g., falling rain).