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Historic results for Natural Hazard Preparations in City of Moreton Bay in 2024

This data was collected in August-September 2024.

How confident are you that you are prepared for severe storms?
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Not at all confident
3%
2
5%
3 - Moderately confident
32%
4
37%
5 - Very confident
23%
Mean score: Confident prepared for severe storms
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3713)
3.7
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
How confident are you that you are prepared for floods?
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Not at all confident
4%
2
8%
3 - Moderately confident
25%
4
31%
5 - Very confident
31%
Mean score: Confident prepared for floods
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3713)
3.8
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
How confident are you that you are prepared for significant storm tides?
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Not at all confident
6%
2
8%
3 - Moderately confident
21%
4
25%
5 - Very confident
41%
Mean score: Confident prepared for significant storm tides
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3713)
3.9
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
How confident are you that you are prepared for bushfires?
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Not at all confident
6%
2
12%
3 - Moderately confident
29%
4
28%
5 - Very confident
25%
Mean score: Confident prepared for bushfires
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3713)
3.5
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
How confident are you that you are prepared for cyclones?
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Not at all confident
10%
2
15%
3 - Moderately confident
32%
4
25%
5 - Very confident
18%
Mean score: Confident prepared for cyclones
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3713)
3.3
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
How confident are you that you are prepared for heatwaves
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Not at all confident
3%
2
8%
3 - Moderately confident
24%
4
33%
5 - Very confident
32%
Mean score: Confident prepared for heatwaves
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3713)
3.8
1 - Not at all confident
5 - Very confident
What disaster preparation strategies do you currently have in place should any of the previously mentioned natural hazard events occur?
City of Moreton Bay 2024
An emergency kit
49%
A family or personal Emergency Plan
45%
Other
9%
No specific strategies
35%
Have you ever accessed Council information about natural hazard risks (e.g. flood, bushfire, coastal)?
City of Moreton Bay 2024
Yes, before I decided where to live
32%
Yes, after I moved into my current home
27%
Yes, when planning for my workplace or another organisation
4%
Yes, before I decided where to locate my business
2%
Yes, after my business was established where it is
1%
No, I have never looked at the information available
32%
No, I don’t know where to find the information
16%
Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: Under pressure I stay focused, I think clearly, and I can prioritise my tasks
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Strongly disagree
2%
2
3%
3 - Neutral
20%
4
43%
5 - Strongly agree
32%
Mean score: Under pressure I stay focused, I think clearly, and I can prioritise my tasks
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3712)
4.0
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Strongly disagree
1%
2
3%
3 - Neutral
18%
4
44%
5 - Strongly agree
34%
Mean score: I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3712)
4.1
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: Living where I do puts me at risk of being impacted by natural hazards or disasters
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Strongly disagree
16%
2
25%
3 - Neutral
33%
4
17%
5 - Strongly agree
8%
Mean score: Living where I do puts me at risk of being impacted by natural hazards or disasters
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3712)
2.8
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: I am concerned about the level of risk to my home from natural hazards or disasters
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Strongly disagree
14%
2
26%
3 - Neutral
37%
4
16%
5 - Strongly agree
7%
Mean score: I am concerned about the level of risk to my home from natural hazards or disasters
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3710)
2.8
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: I follow news outlets on social media to stay informed about natural hazards and disasters
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Strongly disagree
9%
2
8%
3 - Neutral
20%
4
31%
5 - Strongly agree
31%
Mean score: I follow news outlets on social media to stay informed about natural hazards and disasters
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3709)
3.7
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: I follow relevant disaster organisations on social media to receive updates on natural hazards and disasters
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Strongly disagree
10%
2
11%
3 - Neutral
22%
4
30%
5 - Strongly agree
27%
Mean score: I follow relevant disaster organisations on social media to receive updates on natural hazards and disasters
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3709)
3.5
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree
Please rate your level of agreement with this statement: I engage with my community forum / page on social media to gather more information about natural hazards and disasters
City of Moreton Bay 2024
1 - Strongly disagree
15%
2
13%
3 - Neutral
26%
4
26%
5 - Strongly agree
20%
Mean score: I engage with my community forum / page on social media to gather more information about natural hazards and disasters
City of Moreton Bay 2024 (n = 3708)
3.2
1 - Strongly disagree
5 - Strongly agree