Sint Maarten: Let's Talk About Staying Safe!We're working on making our island even safer when it comes to hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies.We're building a better early warning system, kind of like a super-charged alarm system for the whole island. But before we do, we need to hear from YOU! This quick survey will help us understand what you already know about staying safe during emergencies, how you feel about the current warning systems, and what you think we can do better. It should only take about 5-10 minutes, and your answers will help us a lot! Promise!• We won't ask for your name or anything that can identify you.• Your answers will be kept super-secret and only used to make things better.• You can skip any questions you don't want to answer.• We'll share what we learn from everyone, so you can see how your voice made a difference.What's your age?*Under 18 years18-35 years36-65 years65 years and aboveAre you..?*FemaleMaleOtherPrefer not to sayWhat's your Job?*Work for GovernmentWork for companyCharity or non-profit organizationStudentRetiredOther:Where do you live?*Philipsburg (capital)Lower Prince's QuarterCul de SacSimpson BayDutch QuarterMiddle RegionBelvedereGuana BayPointe Blanche Cole BayCay BayPelicanMahoOyster PondDefiance Dawn BeachCayhillOther:Do you live in Sint Maarten more than 6 months in a year?*YesNoWhat languages do you speak?*CreoleDutchEnglishPapiamentoFrenchSpanishOther:What's the highest level of school you finished?*No formal schoolingPrimary schoolHigh school or something similarLearned a trade or skillSome college, but no degreeAssociate degree (like an AA or AS)Bachelor's degree (like a BA or BS)Master's degree or higher (like an MA, PhD, etc.)Other:Have you ever been through a hurricane, flood, or other Natural disaster here?*YesNoWhat you know about Early Warning System ?Have you heard of Sint Maarten's early warning system for disasters?*YesNoKind ofIf you've heard of it, what kinds of emergencies do you think it warns us about? (Choose all that apply) HurricanesFloodsEarthquakesTsunamisOther:How do you usually find out about bad weather or emergencies coming our way?*TVText messagesRadioSocial mediaGovernment alertsCommunity meetingsHearing it from othersOther:Do you know what to do if you get a warning about a disaster?*Yes, I know exactly what to doI know some things, but not everythingNot reallyNot sureDo you know where the shelters or evacuation centers are to go if there's a disaster?*YesNoThere aren't any safe places near meDo you know where to find information or help from the government or local groups in event of a disaster or calamity?*Yes, I know where to lookI kind of know, but haven't really checked it outNo, I don't knowIf you see something dangerous, like rising water or something weird happening with the ground, do you know who to call or where to report it?*YesNoNot sure who to tellDo you know the different levels of warnings the system uses and what they mean?*Yes, I understand them allI know some, but not allNo, I don't know themHow you feel about Warning SystemsHow important is it to make the warning system better?*Super important Pretty important Not that important Not sureHow well do you think the current warning system works?*It's great! It's okay It needs a lot of work No opinionWhen you get a warning, how seriously do you take it?*Very seriously Somewhat seriously Not seriously I don't get them very oftenDo you trust what the government tells us about disasters?*Totally Mostly Not really Not at allDo you think a better warning system will make us safer?*Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagreeWhat you doHave you ever been to any training or drills about what to do in a disaster?*YesNoIf you get a warning about a disaster, what do you do right away? (Choose all that apply) *Look for more information Make sure my house/workplace is safe Call my family and friends Leave if they tell us to Other:Do you think our community is ready for a disaster?*Yes NoNot sureDo you have a "go bag" or emergency supplies ready at home?*Yes No Not sureHow often do you go to community drills or training about disasters?*A lot (regularly throughout the year) Sometimes (once or twice a year) Rarely (less than once a year) NeverHave you done anything to make your house safer in a disaster (like making it stronger or having a family plan)?*Yes, I've done a lot Yes, I've done a few things No, but I'm planning to No, I don't think it's necessaryWhen you get a warning, how fast do you usually react?*Right away Within a few hours I wait until I get more informationI usually don't do anythingIf you wait to react, what kind of information makes you take action? (Choose all that apply) *More warnings from the governmentHearing it from the authorities or community leaders Seeing the storm or danger myself Hearing it from family, friends, or neighbours Seeing it on the news Other:What's the best way to get warnings to you?*Text messages Sirens Radio announcements TV alerts Social media notifications Email alertsOther:Where do you usually get updates during a disaster?*TelevisionRadio Text messages Social media Government websites or apps Talking to people in my community Family and friends Other:If you get info from social media, which ones do you use to find out about emergencies? (Choose all that apply)WhatsApp: To get messages directly or be in community groups TikTok: To watch quick videos from people I trust Instagram: To follow local news, the government, or emergency services Facebook: To check updates from community pages or the government Twitter (now called X): To follow updates from emergency folks and weather people YouTube: To watch longer videos from official channels Other:If you use social media, which pages or accounts do you follow to stay informed about emergencies?Local government pages Groups like CDEMA or CIMH Big news companies from around the world Weather organizations (like NOAA NHC) Other:How do you make sure the news you're getting about a disaster is real and not fake?*I check with the government websites or announcements I look at news websites I trust I use websites that check if news is true Other:Lending a HandWould you be up for volunteering to help out during disasters in Sint Maarten?*Yes! No, thanks Maybe, i should get more information about itIf you're interested, what makes you want to volunteer? If not, what's stopping you? (Tell us your thoughts!)Do you think there are enough opportunities to volunteer for disaster stuff, and are they easy to find out about?*Yes, they're everywhere and easy to find Kind of, but they could be more visible No, they're hard to find or there aren't enough Not sureYour Ideas MatterHow could we make the warning system even better? Any ideas?Anything else you want to tell us about getting ready for disasters or keeping safe?What else do you need to feel more prepared for emergencies? Information, supplies, something else?Is there anything else you're worried about when it comes to disasters in our community that we haven't talked about yet?