What is the purpose of the Regional Evacuation Survey?
This survey will help elected officials and emergency managers in the 10-county Atlanta Metropolitan region to better plan for an emergency evacuation.
Who should respond?
All residents that live in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties, and the City of Atlanta should respond.
Can I be identified? How will the data be used? Will my information be sold?
The information you provide will be used in combination with all of the other responses. Because the data will be aggregated, individuals cannot be identified. This data will be used only for regional evacuation planning purposes and will not be shared or sold to anyone.
Why do you ask about income and age?
Past events have shown that income and age are indicators of whether or not a person may need assistance to evacuate. The answers to these questions help emergency managers apply other census data to identify trends and get a better idea of how many people in the Atlanta region that may need assistance to evacuate.
Can I find out the results of the survey?
The individual analysis of the survey will not be shared. However, a copy of the regional evacuation plan that is based on these results will be posted on each County's website at the conclusion of the project.
Does this mean I am registered to receive assistance during an evacuation?
No, this survey does not register you to receive evacuation assistance. The intent of this survey is purely for planning purposes only and the results are anonymous.
I have additional questions, who do I call to get answers?
Please call Mr. Tommy Griffin at the Atlanta Regional Commission, 404-463-3122