Most Americans say they are prepared for an emergency or disaster, PSRAI survey shows
PRINCETON, N.J., June 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A June 2017 PSRAI shows that two-thirds of U.S. adults feel they would be prepared if an emergency or disaster struck their community today, including 20 percent who say they would be very prepared. However, one-third of Americans say they do not feel prepared if the unthinkable struck their communities today. Fifteen percent say they are not too prepared and another 17 percent say they are not prepared at all.
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Among those who say they are personally equipped to deal with unexpected adversity are Americans with household incomes of $75,000 or more (83%), Midwesterners (77%), seniors age 65 and up (77%) and those living in rural areas (72%). Adults who more commonly report that they are unprepared for an emergency are largely the counterparts of those who say they feel prepared.
Majorities of U.S. adults say they are prepared to deal with emergencies and other disasters in a variety of ways:
- 88% have transportation to evacuate their home if required
- 78% have at least a 3-day supply of food, water or medication
- 71% know their evacuation route
- 71% keep important personal documents in a safe place, like a fireproof safe or a safe deposit box
- 63% have a disaster kit with essential items like flashlights, batteries, a radio, or a first aid kit
- 60% have basic first aid training or CPR training
Meanwhile, only 4 in 10 adults have a disaster communication plan to be able to communicate with their family members if they are separated during an emergency or disaster and lack access to a working telephone.
Methodology
The survey was conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International (PSRAI). Interviewing by landline and cellular telephones occurred June 1-4, 2017 among a random sample of 1,003 U.S. adults. Interviews were conducted in English and Spanish. Data have been weighted to parameters from the U.S. Census Bureau. The margin of error for results based on the complete set of weighted data is +/- 3.7 percentage points.
About PSRAI
PSRAI is an independent survey research firm dedicated to providing high-quality information to clients in the United States and around the world (www.psrai.com).
SOURCE Princeton Survey Research Associates International
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