How Prepared are Americans for Disasters? Do You Measure Up?

A new infographic released today displays a wide range of survey statistics on topics such as having an emergency water supply and emergency evacuation kit.

PALM COAST, FL – June 11, 2015 – To better understand the needs of first responders and other emergency workers, the 2013 American Housing Survey asked U.S. residents how prepared they are for disasters. A new infographic released today displays a wide range of the resulting statistics on topics such as having an emergency water supply and emergency evacuation kit.

The American Housing Survey is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is the most comprehensive housing survey in the United States. National data are collected every odd-numbered year, and metropolitan area data are collected on a rotating basis.

 

Measuring America: How Ready Are We? [Source: U.S. Census Bureau]

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