Tornado Survey Results

Written By Kyle Siegrist

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.

Kyle Siegrist
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