Many Missouri households unprepared for extreme weather, survey reveals

MISSOURI (KSNF) — In recent years, natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and hurricanes have become increasingly frequent.

Recently, ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba commissioned a survey of 3,000 respondents to gauge the level of preparedness among households for coping with catastrophic weather conditions.

Nationally, the survey revealed that 31% of households do not take any proactive measures ahead of natural disasters.

When it comes to The “Show-Me State,” the survey found that around 71% of Missourians are prepared for natural disasters, leaving 39% neglecting to take any preparatory actions.

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The survey also shed light on the psychological impact of extreme weather events. Nationally, over 1-in-3 (35%) respondents reported that they suffer from anxiety due to these occurrences. Among households that do not take preventive measures, financial constraints were cited as the primary reason, followed by uncertainty about the necessary supplies or actions to take. 13% of respondents said that no one had explained to them what they needed to do and why.

The survey also revealed a significant knowledge gap, with less than half (48%) of participants stating that they fully understand the risks of natural weather events in their area. Furthermore, only 1-in-5 respondents reported having a set plan among household members in case of a natural disaster.

Finally, when asked about their household’s ability to sustain itself with current emergency supplies after an extreme weather event, 22% said they could only last for a few days, while 36% said they could survive for one week. Only 3% of respondents declared that they could sustain themselves for three weeks.

You’ll find the full results from the study, HERE .

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