City of Omaha - Climate Action and Resilience Plan Survey

City of Omaha - Climate Action and Resilience Plan Survey
The City of Omaha is developing the Omaha Climate Action and Resilience Plan as a strategic roadmap that empowers our community to build climate resilience and strive for a more sustainable future. The plan will include actions related to transportation, energy, buildings, resiliency, adaptation, and public health.

This survey introduces the community to a number of climate and resiliency ideas and allows you to consider the impacts of these ideas in our community, both today and in the future. Your time and consideration of the questions below will help us understand Omaha’s climate and resiliency needs and will help guide the creation of the Omaha Climate Action and Resilience Plan. We appreciate your participation.

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete, and your response is confidential. Thank you for your participation!

To take a version of this survey in Spanish, click here.
Please enter your zip code. *
Zip code
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "I am informed about climate change."

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
Is it important for Omaha to prepare for the impacts of climate change?

It is not important.It is not as important as other issues we’re facing.Not sureIt is important.Preparing for climate change is critical.
Which of the following conditions have you observed or experienced? Select all that apply.

More severe weather events (heavier/longer precipitation, quick/drastic weather changes, extreme weather events)Longer/more severe droughtsHigher temperatures (extreme heat and/or duration of heat events)Low temperatures (extreme lows and/or duration of cold snaps)Season shifts (longer spring/summer, later fall/winter)Warmer water temperatures in rivers and lakesLonger/more intense buggy seasons (ticks, mosquitos)Longer/more intense allergy seasonsReduced/impacted air qualityFlooding as a result of weather eventsWildfiresErosion and soil instabilityI haven't seen or experienced or observed any of these events.
Have any of the following conditions impacted you, your family, or your neighborhood as a result of climate-related events? Select all that apply.

Flooding/Flood damageWildfire damageProperty damage due to wind/storm impacts (wind, hail, erosion, water)Crop/vegetation/tree loss due to droughtHeat stroke or HyperthermiaIncreased respiratory illnesses: duration and/or severity (asthma)More severe and/or longer impacts of allergiesBreathing/vision impacts due to poor air qualityIllness from mosquitos/ticksChange or loss of local wildlife (impacts to hunting, fishing, enjoyment of the outdoors)Tree damage/loss due to insect infestationIncreased energy costs (cooling and/or heating costs)Increased insurance costsNone of these conditions have impacted me, my family, or my neighborhood

How would you rate the impacts of climate change on the following?

	No Impacts	Slight Impacts	Moderate Impacts	Major Impacts
Public Health and Welfare
Public services and goods (e.g., roads, bridges, water, sewer, power, and internet)
Local Ecosystems (e.g., plant and animal life)

How concerned are you with the effects of climate change in the following areas?

	Not concerned	Slightly concerned	Moderately concerned	Very concerned
Public Health and Welfare
Public services and goods (e.g., roads, bridges, water, sewer, power, and internet)
Local Ecosystems (e.g., plant and animal life)

Is there something we missed? What other ideas, questions, comments or concerns do you have about the Omaha Climate Action and Resilience Plan?
Would you like to be involved in the development of the Omaha Climate Action and Resilience Plan?

I don’t want to be involved.I'll keep myself informed through news and social media.I'd like to be informed, but only about important updates and events in the Climate Action and Resilience Planning process.I'd like to be regularly updated on the progress and events happening in the Climate Action and Resilience Plan process.I want to be a part of this process as a member of a Community Stakeholder Focus Group.
Please send me emails.
example@example.com
To participate in the Community Stakeholder Focus Group during plan development, please fill out this application.

	Not a Priority	Low Priority	Moderate Priority	High Priority	Top Priority
Increase the number of people using public transit
Expand public transit options to include streetcar, rail, and light rail
Increase the number of people using bicycle and pedestrian trails
Encourage the use of shared mobility options (bike share, carpooling, ride share)
Use traffic signals and street design to reduce idling time and vehicle emissions
Expand the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations (public and private options)
Replace gas-powered vehicles with electric vehicles in the City fleet and operations.

	Not a Priority	Low Priority	Moderate Priority	High Priority	Top Priority
Develop more access to and encourage alternative energy systems (solar, wind, etc.), especially in buildings
Adopt energy efficiency standards in buildings
Adopt higher density and development standards for construction
Develop an Energy Subscription Service that allows participants to choose the source of the energy they consume
Prioritize conversion of the Omaha power grid to completely renewable energy sources
Widely publicize energy data from public and private institutions
Prioritize clean energy job creation

	Not a Priority	Low Priority	Moderate Priority	High Priority	Top Priority
Make recycling easier and more accessible
Implement recycling programs for multifamily residential locations
Reduce waste generated by the municipal government
Implement composting programs for residential, commercial, and industrial uses
Eliminate single-use plastics, including plastic bags
Implement a Circular Economy Waste Management System
Reduce littering and illegal dumping
Improve programs for toxic chemical and electronics disposal
Implement programs to target reductions in commercial and industrial waste

	Not a priority	Low Priority	Moderate Priority	High Priority	Top Priority
Inclusion of climate risk and environmental impact review in City planning and decision making
Plant more trees
Plant more native species and tallgrass prairie
Promote the use of green roofs for the benefit of stormwater management, pollinator habitat, and heat island mitigation
Develop additional standards designed to reduce the effects of urban heat islands
Develop stormwater runoff and treatment programs to increase water quality
Reduce the number and types of development allowed in floodplains
Develop conservation/preservation programs for lakes, waterways, and other ecologically sensitive areas
Provide climate vulnerability assessments and mitigation programs for private businesses
Develop programs designed to protect area pollinator species

	Not a Priority	Low Priority	Moderate Priority	High Priority	Top Priority
Provide cooling and heating centers during extreme temperature events
Increase/improve programs to address airborne pollutants and emerging air quality issues
Maintaining access to clean water and improving water quality
Ensure access to adequate food sources for all
Ensure access to public green spaces for all
Examine the impact of extreme weather events on disaster response, street/road maintenance, access to critical services, transportation, housing, and recovery services
Implement programs to teach Climate and Resilience Health Awareness

City of Omaha - Climate Action and Resilience Plan Survey

Transportation

Buildings and Energy

Waste Management

Ecosystem Resiliency and Adaptation

Public Health

The following demographic questions are optional and will be used to ensure we are gathering a representative sample.