Survey: SHOH28

Question:
As you know, millions of Americans living along the Gulf of Mexico had to evacuate their homes recently because of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. How likely do you think it is that you and your family might have to evacuate your home because of a natural disaster or because of a man-made event like terrorism or war? Do you think there is a good chance you might have to evacuate your home some day, a slight chance or no chance you'd have to evacuate?

Answers: ( respondents)
Good chance 21%
Slight chance 49%
No chance 29%
Don't know 3%

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