Breakdown of sample
1 = Overall Canada
2 = Peterborough
3 = Cell Phone 25-34
4 = James Bay

1 = Landline
2 = Cell Phone
9 = Don't Know // Refused

For your safety, are you currently driving?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Don't Know // Refused

Are you 25 years of age or older?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = No one is 25+ in household

Are you or is any member of your household or immediate family employed in any of the following businesses: Market Research, Public or media relations or advertising, any media company such as print, radio, TV or media Monitoring? READ LIST
1 = Market Research
2 = Public or media relations or advertising
3 = Any media company such as print, radio, TV
4 = Media monitoring
9 = None of the above

Record gender DO NOT ASK
1 = Male
2 = Female

1 = Yes
2 = No

1 = Very concerned
2 = Somewhat concerned
3 = Neither concerned nor unconcerned
4 = Not very concerned
5 = Not at all concerned
99 = Don't know / no response (DO NOT READ)

#B2. I´m now going to read you some statements related to overland flooding. Please tell me to what extent you agree or disagree with each statement. (REA - I need to do everything I can to protect myself and my home from overland flooding
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Somewhat agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Somewhat disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
99 = Don’t know / no response (DO NOT READ)

#B4. Who, in your opinion, is primarily responsible for preventing overland flood damage to your home? (READ LIST. SELECT ONE ONLY)
1 = Yourself or your landlord
2 = Municipal or local government
3 = Provincial government
4 = Federal government
98 = Don’t know (DO NOT READ)
99 = No response (DO NOT READ)

#B5. Do you believe (READ LIST ONE AT A TIME AND ACCEPT RESPONSE FOR EACH) shares at least some responsibility for preventing overland flood damage to your home? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
1 = Yourself or your landlord
2 = Municipal or local government
3 = Provincial government
4 = Federal government

1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = Don't Know

#C3. Have you or any of your family members experienced any of the following health issues following an overland flood? ? (READ LIST ONE AT A TIME AND ACCEPT RESPONSE FOR EACH. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
1 = Cardiovascular stress or disorders such as heart stress, hea
2 = Physical injuries such as lacerations, skin irritations, bru
3 = Mental health effects such as post-traumatic stress disorder
4 = Electrical injuries or burns from fires or explosions
5 = Water- or food-borne diseases such as gastroenteritis or dia
6 = Respiratory issues such as trouble breathing (e.g., asthma)
7 = Exacerbation of chronic illnesses such as diabetes or kidney
99 = None of the Above (DO NOT READ)

#C5. I´m now going to read you a list of things that can be done to protect your home from overland flood damage. Please let me know whether you or someone living in your home has done any of these things? (READ LIST ONE AT A TIME AND ACCEPT RESPONSE FO
1 = Made sure downspouts extended at least six feet from the bas
2 = Ensured proper grading around the foundation
3 = Installed weeping tiles
4 = Installed a sump pump and/or backflow valves
5 = Ensured storm drains were clear
6 = Used water-resistant building materials below ground level
7 = Kept water out of window wells
8 = Sealed basement windows
9 = Used rain barrels to catch runoff
10 = Cleared snow away from the house foundation
99 = None of the above - DO NOT READ

1 = No time / too busy
2 = Cost / too expensive
3 = Didn’t know I needed to
4 = It won’t happen to me / my home won’t get flooded
5 = Don’t know how / don’t have the skills
6 = Insurance will cover the damage
7 = Not in a flood zone / no flood risk
8 = I rent / it’s the landlord’s responsibility
9 = Government will help us if anything happens
10 = Home is already protected
11 = Live in a condo / high rise / apartment
12 = Low flood risk / not a concern / don't think about it / not
13 = Nothing can be done / can't prevent flooding altogether / we
14 = Live on high ground / live on a hill
15 = Never experienced flooding / haven't had any issues
16 = Don't live near a body of water / Dry where I live / Have go
17 = Not my house / Don't live in a house
18 = Family member takes care of it / Third party takes care
50 = Other Specify
99 = Don’t know / no response

#D1. Have you ever seen, read, or heard any information about what to do to protect your home from overland flood damage?
1 = Yes
2 = No
98 = Don’t know
99 = Refuse

1 = News – Radio/Television/Internet/Newspaper
2 = Television show/home improvement expert
3 = Hardware/home supply store
4 = Social media (e.g., Twitter or Facebook)
5 = General online search (e.g. Google)
6 = Family/Friends/Neighbours
7 = Police/Law enforcement/First responders
8 = Insurance agent/Company
9 = Local government (e.g., city/town hall, municipal services)
10 = Provincial government (e.g., representative or service)
11 = Federal government (e.g., representative or service)
12 = Not-for-profit/charitable organization (e.g., Red Cross, Sal
13 = Other community organization
97 = Other
98 = Don’t know
99 = Refuse

D1.2. What do you remember about this information?
1 = Flood damage and what to do in the case of flooding
2 = Mitigation efforts and reducing damage (e.g. sandbags, sump
3 = Government related (e.g. roles, policies, contact informatio
4 = Property protection and preparation for risks
5 = Flood prevention designs (e.g. building berms, downspout, ra
6 = Awareness of property / where to build (e.g. flood plain, sl
7 = What to use for your property / where you can get it
8 = Flood insurance
9 = The information doesn't affect me / doesn't apply to me
50 = Specify below:
99 = No response / refuse

9999 = Don't Know // Refused

For classification purposes, could you tell me whether your age is: READ LIST
1 = between 18 and 24
2 = between 25 and 34
3 = between 35 and 44
4 = between 45 and 54
5 = between 55 and 64
6 = 65 years or older

#E1. Do you or your family own or rent your home?
1 = Own
2 = Rent
3 = Prefer not to say
99 = Don’t know

#E2. What is the highest level of formal education that you have completed? (READ IF NECESSARY - CODE ONE ONLY)
1 = Grade 8 or less
2 = Some high school
3 = High School diploma or equivalent
4 = Registered Apprenticeship or other trades certificate or dip
5 = College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diplom
6 = University certificate or diploma below bachelor’s level
7 = Bachelor’s degree
8 = Post graduate degree above bachelor’s level
99 = Prefer not to answer (DO NOT READ)

#E3. What is your current work status? (READ LIST)
1 = Working full-time (35 or more hours per week)
2 = Working part-time (less than 35 hours per week)
3 = Self employed
4 = Student attending full time school (not working)
5 = Unemployed and not looking for work
6 = Not in the workforce (for example, unemployed, but not looki
7 = Retired
8 = Other
99 = Refused (DO NOT READ)

#E4. How many children or teenagers under the age of 18 are currently living in your household?
99 = No response / refuse

E6. Which of the following categories best describes your total household income? That is, the total income of all persons in your household combined, before taxes? (READ - CODE ONE ONLY)
1 = Under $20,000
2 = $20,000 to just under $40,000
3 = $40,000 to just under $60,000
4 = $60,000 to just under $80,000
5 = $80,000 to just under $100,000
6 = $100,000 to just under $150,000
7 = $150,000 and above
99 = Refused (DO NOT READ)

In which province or territory do you live?
AB = Alberta
MB = Manitoba
NB = New Brunswick
BC = British Columbia
QC = Quebec
PE = Prince Edward Island
SK = Saskatchewan
NL = Newfoundland
ON = Ontario
NS = Nova Scotia
NT = Northwest Territories
NU = Nunavut
YU = Yukon

Record language of Interview (DO NOT READ)
EN = English
FR = French