Tornado Survey Results

Given below are summary results for the survey on the tornado that struck Monte Sano on May 20.

Damage:

• 70 respondents reported trees down for a total of 328 trees.

• 58 respondents reported roof damage.

• 27 respondents reported vehicle damage for a total of 48 vehicles.

• 16 respondents reported window damage for a total of 26 windows.

• 76 respondents reported various other forms of damage (fences, decks, garages, pools)

• There were two personal injuries that occurred after the torndao.

I was adequately prepared for the tornado.

• Strongly disagree: 5.8%

• Disagree: 7.8%

• Neutral: 23.3%

• Agree: 53.4%

• Strongly agree: 9.7%

Many respondents wished that they had a better safe room, a generator, or better emergency supplies.

I was satisfied with the response by the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Utilities.

• Strongly disagree: 0%

• Disagree: 2.9%

• Neutral: 2.9%

• Agree: 22.3%

• Strongly agree: 71.8%

Most respondents felt that the immediate response by the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Utilities was truly heroic.

I was satisfied with the tree that I used.

• Strongly disagree: 1.4%

• Disagree: 0%

• Neutral: 19.7%

• Agree: 26.8%

• Strongly agree: 52.1%

Fifteen different tree services were mentioned.

I was satisfied with the roofing company or contractor that I used.

• Strongly disagree: 0%

• Disagree: 1.7%

• Neutral: 29.3%

• Agree: 24.3%

• Strongly agree: 41.4%

Sixteen different companies that were mentioned.

I was satisfied with my insurance company.

• Strongly disagree: 1.4%

• Disagree: 5.7%

• Neutral: 27.1%

• Agree: 24.3%

• Strongly agree: 41.4%

Fourteen different insurance companies were mentioned.

Time without power.

• No loss of power: 9.8%

• 12 hours or less: 5.9%

• More than 12 but no more than 24 hours: 34.3%

• More than 1 but no more than 2 days: 31.4%

• More than 2 but no more than 4 days: 12.7%

• More than 4 days: 5.9%

Problems with grinder pump

• Yes: 8.7%

• No: 91.3%

The most frequently cited cases of neighbors helping neighbors were

• Tree and debris help

• Wellness checks and other non-specific help

• Electrical, internet, cellphone charging

• Food and supplies

• Transportation and help with vehicles

• Shelter and showers

• Help with insurance and contractors

Many respondents felt that the tornado disaster brought out the best qualities of our neighborhood.