Ashe County Hurricane Helene Business Impact Survey
This survey is hosted by the County of Ashe and the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce. It seeks to estimate the economic impact of Hurricane Helene on Ashe County businesses and the local economy. Data collected will be aggregated; no personal or identifying information will be shared publicly. *Please complete the survey for each business you own, even if not physically impacted.*
Business Category
Lodging/Accommodations
Dining
Retail
Events/Attractions
Non-Profit Organization
Service
Other
What is your average monthly employee count?
0-5 employees
6-10 employees
11-25 employees
26-100 employees
101-250 employees
251+ employees
What is your current business status?
Open - Regular Hours
Open - Limited Hours
Closed but reopening within a few weeks
Closed indefinitely
Other
Were you closed any length of time due to the impact of Hurricane Helene?
Yes
No
If so, for how long?
Less than a week
1-2 weeks
2-3 weeks
3-4 weeks
1 month
More than 1 month
On a scale of 1-10, PRIOR to Hurricane Helene, how would you rate your business strength?
Lowest
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Highest
10
1 is Lowest, 10 is Highest
On a scale of 1-10, how have the effects of Hurricane Helene impacted your business operations?
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Severely
10
1 is Not at all, 10 is Severely
On a scale of 1-10, TODAY, how would you rate your business strength?
Lowest
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Highest
10
1 is Lowest, 10 is Highest
In a typical year, how prepared are you for the off-season by this time?
Not at all prepared
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very prepared
10
1 is Not at all prepared, 10 is Very prepared
This year, how prepared are you now for the off-season?
Not at all prepared
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very prepared
10
1 is Not at all prepared, 10 is Very prepared
How has your business been impacted? Please select all that apply.
Property Damage or Loss
Revenue Loss
Employee Payroll & Retention
Community Infrastructure Damage
Other
Compared to October-December 2023, how much are you off from last year's performance?
0-10%
11-20%
21-30%
31-50%
51-70%
Greater than 70%
What percentage does October-December revenue account for in your overall yearly revenue?
0-5%
5-10%
10-20%
20-40%
Greater than 40%
Looking forward, do you anticipate making any of the following changes to your business in the next six months? Please select all that apply.
Hours of operation
Employee wages
Employment benefits
Number of employees
Investment in business overhead/equipment
Training/professional development for employees
Other
Looking forward, do you anticipate conditions for your business to improve, remain the same, or decline over the next six months?
Conditions will improve
Conditions will remain the same
Conditions will decline
What disaster recovery resources are you already using or planning to use?
Is there anything else you think we should know about your business or current conditions as we continue to advocate with State and Federal legislators about additional funding opportunities and needs in our area?
How would you describe your degree of difficulty navigating the recovery process?
Not at all difficult
1
2
3
4
Extremely difficult
5
1 is Not at all difficult, 5 is Extremely difficult
What type of ongoing support would be most beneficial for your business right now? (e.g., financial aid, networking opportunities, training)
Would you like unbiased help navigating available recovery and assistance resources?
Yes
No
If yes, please include your preferred contact information. (e.g. name, phone number, email)
Your information will not be shared publicly. The Ashe County Long-Term Recovery Group has created a case management system to help local businesses access available resources for recovery. If you might like more information, please include your preferred contact method here, and a member of this committee will be in touch with you soon.
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