Table 3.
Distribution of compliance with (A) household adjustments and (B) communal capacities to prepare for emergencies (N = 4,013).
| A | Do you have any of the following items in place in/for your home? | Yes | No | Not sure/not relevant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A smartphone with portable charger | 71.5% | 21.7% | 6.9% | |
| At least 3 liters of water per person in your family | 57.0% | 31.8% | 11.3% | |
| A 4-day supply of non-perishable food items for each person in your family | 62.1% | 23.8% | 14.1% | |
| A fire extinguisher | 35.6% | 55.3% | 9.1% | |
| Medical needs for family members | 72.9% | 15.8% | 11.3% | |
| Backup of important documents | 54.7% | 28.5% | 16.8% | |
| List of vital phone numbers of family members | 58.6% | 30.6% | 10.9% | |
| A household emergency plan | 21.6% | 61.6% | 16.9% | |
| B | To the best of your knowledge, do you have any of the following items in place in your community? | Yes | No | Not sure/not relevant |
| Common shelters for people to be protected if need be | 27.8% | 45.5% | 26.7% | |
| A community-based assistance network in which members of the community help each other during crises | 27.1% | 42.5% | 30.4% | |
| Good access to emergency services during crises | 42.9% | 27.6% | 29.5% | |
| A community emergency plan | 24.1% | 35.9% | 40.0% |