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emergencies as well.”
The survey results also show that people may not be as prepared as they might think. Survey respondents indicated that they have basic items such as bottled water and canned food, and some had flashlights and batteries, but little else.
Only a few Virginians indicated that they have other necessary items that should be in an emergency supply kit such as: a battery-powered radio, change of clothing, first aid kit and sanitation supplies like toilet paper and soap.
The questions were asked as part of the Commonwealth Poll. More than 800 residents took part in the survey, conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center for Public Policy, between Aug. 24 and Sept. 2. The telephone survey has a margin of error of plus or minus four percent.
For information about how to more effectively prepare for an emergency, visit www.vaemergency.com.
The survey results can be found online at www.vaemergency.com/library/commonwealthpoll.cfm.
96.2%