Electoral Area 'A' Survey on Climate Adaptation: Local Food & Emergency Preparedness

Informed Consent Statement

This short survey about backyard farming/food growing and emergency preparedness is being conducted by RDKB Area 'A' in partnership with the Rural Development Institute at Selkirk College.

The purpose of this survey is to help researchers understand how prepared RDKB Area 'A' residents are for the impacts of climate change. The survey is part of a larger project reporting on key indicators of climate change adaptation and preparedness in Area A. Study results will be reported in late fall 2019. Click here for more information on the study.

This survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete and your responses are anonymous. Your participation is voluntary and you may choose to end the survey at any time. You may also skip a question if you do not want to answer it. There are no known risks if you decide to participate in this survey. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.

If you have questions about the study, please contact Jayme Jones, Selkirk College Research Assistant, at 250-365-1282 or jjones1@selkirk.ca. The Selkirk College Research Ethics Committee has approved this research study. If you have ethical concerns, please contact Paula Vaananen, Ethics Committee Chair, at 250-365-1430 or pvaananen@selkirk.ca.

By continuing to the survey, you are confirming that you understand this Informed Consent Statement and agree to participate.


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Do you live in Area 'A' of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary? required
This survey is only for residents of Area 'A' of the RDKB. Please do not continue if you live elsewhere. Thank you.
Do you have a 72-hour emergency preparedness kit in your home?
Are all the items in your emergency preparedness kit in one location that is easy to access?
Have you reviewed and updated your emergency preparedness kit within the last year?

Do you have the following basic items in your 72-hour emergency preparedness kit?

Drinking water (2-4 litres of water per person and pets per day)
Food that will not spoil (minimum 3-day supply)
Manual can opener
Flashlight and batteries
Candles and matches/lighter
Battery powered or wind-up radio
Cash in smaller bills and change
First aid kit
Special items such as prescription medications, infant formula, or equipment for people with disabilities
Extra keys that you might need (car, house, safety deposit box)
Copy of your emergency preparedness plan
Copies of relevant identification papers (licenses, birth certificates, passports, care cards)
Insurance policy information
Mobile phone charger
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