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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _3_ October 27, 2004 POLICY AGENDA Report from Neighborhood Commission Jenna Washnieski (continued) Ten days following the initial mailing, a postcard was sent reminding the residents to complete the survey and thanking those who already returned the survey. Two weeks following the postcard, a second mailing containing the survey and postage-paid return envelope was initiated to reach the subjects who had not yet responded. Completed surveys were sent to Data Collection and Support Services (DCSS) in the Division of Epidemiology. Of the 500 residents who were invited to participate, 118 were deemed ineligible. Subjects were categorized as ineligible if they no longer lived in Falcon Heights, were deceased, were unable to complete their survey due to health conditions, or unable to complete their survey due to being out of the state or country. The number of completed surveys totaled 270, which translates into a response rate of 70%. Measures The survey consisted of 19 questions to assess knowledge of community resources, social connectivity, utilization of various information sources, participation in emergency preparedness programs, perception of threat, and demographic characteristics. Socio-demo ra hic Variables Socio-demographic variables collected included gender, age, education, type of housing, and if children under age eighteen lived in their home. Social Connectivity and Knowledge of Community Resources The respondent's perception of social connectivity was assessed by asking whether he/she agreed to knowing many people in his/her neighborhood and whether his/her neighborhood has a social gathering at least once a year. Both questions were assessed on a Likert-scale ranging from 1 (strongly agree) to 6 (strongly disagree). Knowledge of community resources was assessed by asking whether the respondent knows and has contact information for his/her Neighborhood Liaison, knows who in the neighborhood has a first aid kit, and who has been trained in CPR and First Aid. The respondents were also asked whether they are trained in CPR and First Aid. Each of these questions had "yes/no" response categories. Utilization of Information Sources A list of eleven information sources was provided to assess how residents receive information about Falcon Heights. The list included media and interpersonal communication. Respondents were instructed to select all sources that applied. 3