1. Please write your name.———

2. Are you a resident of Cambridge? Yes / No

a. If you are a resident of Cambridge, how long have you lived in the community? — years

3. How much do you know about global warming or climate change?

a. I have never heard of it.

b. I know something about it.

c. I know a great deal about it.

d. Not sure.

4. How serious of a threat is climate change to you?

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Not at all serious Not very serious Somewhat serious Very serious Extremely serious

5. How concerned are you about the possible impacts a changing climate might have on the city of Cambridge?

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Not at all concerned Not very concerned Somewhat concerned Very concerned Extremely concerned

6. How confident are you that the city of Cambridge will be able to effectively respond to climate-related risks, despite uncertainty about what the future climate will be like?

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Not at all confident Not very confident Somewhat confident Very confident Extremely confident

7. How do you feel about the city of Cambridge incorporating projections of what the climate might be like in 50 years in everyday planning and infrastructure decisions?

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Very bad idea Somewhat bad idea Neither a good nor bad idea Somewhat good idea Very good idea

8. How willing would you be to pay higher taxes so that Cambridge can reduce climate change risks?

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Not at all willing Not very willing Somewhat willing Very willing Extremely willing

9. The city of Cambridge is looking to reduce its climate risks. Which climate change impact do you think the city of Cambridge should prioritize in its policies?

a. Individual property damage

b. Local business disruption

c. Increased risks of disease, hospitalization, and death

d. Disproportionate impacts to vulnerable populations

e. Water, energy, and transportation infrastructure damage

f. Watershed, forest, and ecosystem degradation

10. Which policy option should the city of Cambridge prioritize to reduce climaterelated risks?

a. Information provision

b. Emergency preparedness

c. Resource allocation

d. Rules and regulations

e. Prevention