1. How likely do you think it is that climate change will threaten your personal health and safety? (Rate from 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all likely and 10 being very likely) * - Select -12345678910 2. Of the climate change impacts listed below, which do you feel Napa County is BEST prepared to address? (select one) * - Select -Extreme HeatWildfireSmokeIntense StormsFloodingLandslidesSea Level RiseDroughtOther 3. Of the climate change impacts listed below, which do you feel Napa County is LEAST prepared to address? (select one) * - Select -Extreme HeatWildfireSmokeIntense StormsFloodingLandslidesSea Level RiseDroughtOther 4. What are the three climate hazard impacts that concern you the most? * Unreliable electricity (brownouts and blackouts) Impacts on food production (changing growing conditions) Loss of native plants and animals (habitat destruction) Negative impacts to home and property value (property damage) Disproportionate impacts on vulnerable or disadvantaged communities. Business and economic growth disruption (revenue loss, fewer job opportunities) More frequent and/or intense climate related hazards (wildfires, floods, storms) Impacts on local government’s ability to provide essential services to residents (water, wastewater, healthcare) Impacts on the transportation system (roads, public transit, bike paths) Water safety (access to clean water, groundwater) Public health impacts (heat-related illnesses, disease, air pollution) Other 5. Community members often face challenges when trying to make environmentally friendly choices. What barriers, if any, make it harder for you to adopt more environmentally friendly choices in your day-to-day life? (select all that apply) * I have limited options as a renter. It is not affordable for me. I am unsure what changes to make to be more environmentally friendly. I’m too busy. I don’t have access to resources or financial support that I need to make more environmentally friendly behaviors I don’t think my behavior will make a difference. Other 6. Who do you think is most responsible for addressing the effects of climate change in the Napa region? (select one) * - Select -Federal/State GovernmentLocal governmentBusiness and IndustryIndividuals/the general publicAll have equal responsibilities.I don't know 7. How should local governments encourage the use of electricity from renewable sources? (select one) * SelectRestrict the use of natural gas (methane) in buildings and require electric equipment and appliances.Make homeowners and property owners aware of existing tax credits, rebates, and other benefits for adding solar panels and other building upgrades.Provide financial support for residents to replace gas appliances with electric alternatives for energy efficiency.Partner with MCE Clean Energy and PG&E to educate Napa residents and businesses about programs to get their electricity from renewable sources.Stop the use of diesel generators.Other 8. How should local governments encourage more sustainable travel options? (select one) * - Select -Improve existing bike lanes and sidewalks and add new bike lanes.Improve public transit (increasing frequency, adding more stops).Add more electric vehicle/e-bike charging stations in public areas.Require new buildings to install EV chargers in a certain percentage of parking spaces.Offer incentives to businesses and homeowners to install electric vehicle charging stations.Other 9. How should local governments adjust land use policies (guidelines that decide how different areas of land can be used) to address climate change? (select one) * - Select -Build more affordable housing near public transportation routes.Stop the development of new gas stations.Reduce vehicle parking spaces and increase secure bicycle parking for new development to encourage alternative transportation.Improve bike lanes and sidewalks.Improve the health of forests and open spaces.Other 10. How should local governments reduce waste sent to landfills? (select one) * - Select -Require reusable food ware at dine-in restaurants and compostable to-go containers for takeout.Develop onsite commercial composting for businesses, institutions, and organizations to process organic waste.Develop a residential backyard composting program to encourage composting at home.Other 11. If you selected "other" in questions 7-10 or have additional ideas, please share any recommendations you may have for further actions that should be included in the Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (RCAAP) to reduce climate impacts? (Optional) 12. What questions or comments do you have about climate change or the Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (RCAAP)? * 13. Help us understand who is taking this survey to ensure that the responses reflect the diverse perspectives of the Napa region. What is your age? * - Select -Under 1818-2425-3434-4445-5455-6465 and olderPrefer not to say 14. What is your gender? * - Select -FemaleMaleNon-binaryPrefer not to sayOther 15. Are you of Hispanic/Latino/Spanish origin? * - Select -YesNoPrefer not to say 16. How would you best describe yourself? (select all that apply) * - Select -American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to say 17. What zip code do you live in? Leave this field blank Submit