Q1: I came this evening because: I study or work at the University Of my job in local or national government Of my job for a charity or for a community group Of my work in the private sector I am a interested in the topic

Q2: Where do you live? Leeds Halifax Bradford York Sheffield Wakefield

Q3: Has your home or workplace been flooded since 2007? Yes, on one or two occasions Yes, on three or more occasions No

Q4: Have homes or businesses within a mile of your home been flooded since 2007? Yes, on one or two occasions Yes, on three or more occasions No Don’t know

Q5: Have your travel plans been disrupted by flooding since 2007? Yes, on one or two occasions Yes, on three or more occasions No

Q6: What do you think is the most significant cause of flood damage in West Yorkshire? The National government isn’t investing enough Farming Climate change Building in floodplains Rivers are no longer dredged The Environment Agency isn’t doing enough

Q7. Which one of the following research projects would you choose to fund? How does media reporting affect expectations and preparedness for future flood risk? What factors motivate and constrain private sector investment in flood risk management? How can small business recover from flooding events? How can we improve community resilience, including transport, to floods? None of these

Q8: Do you think you are more likely to be impacted by flooding in the future? Yes, a little Yes, a lot No

Q9: Let’s suppose you live in a flood zone with a 1-in-100 year chance of flooding. Last year it flooded, what is the chance you will be flooded again this year? It won’t flood this year 0.1% 1% 10%

Q10. In terms of vulnerability to flooding, how do you see yourself in comparison with other people in your community? I have lower risk than others I have higher risk than others I have the same risk as others

Q11. Do you think flood planners adequately take into account local knowledge? Yes No Don’t know

Q12. To deal with flood risk, I think we need to: Carry on as we are Make some small improvements Make some large improvements

Q13: Imagine your budget for flood risk management is the same as last year. Given what happened in 2015 would you:   Increase the proportion of funds spent on built flood defences Increase the proportion of funds spent on nature based solutions I wouldn’t make any changes

Q14. Does your household have a flood plan? Yes No