Do you own or manage a business or nonprofit organization in Santa Cruz County?
Yes I own a business
Yes I manage a business
Yes I manage a nonprofit organization
No
Which of the following categories best describes your business or organization?
Professional Services, Financial, or Office
Education/Healthcare
Retail
Technology
Restaurant/Hospitality
Agriculture
Production/Manufacturing
Other
Was your primary place of work affected by the power outages?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Were your hours of operation affected by the power outages?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Did your business or organization lose any inventory as a result of the power outages?
Yes
No
Not Sure
What do you estimate the total dollar amount of your inventory loss as a result of the power outages to be?
Did your business or organization have to pay employees for additional work as a result of the power outages?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Did your business or organization lose any customers or clients as a result of the power outages?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Were there any safety hazards that took place as a result of the outages?
Yes
No
Not Sure
What were the total direct costs (loss of inventory, sales, business) in real dollars of the power outages to your business or organization? Please estimate to the best of your ability.
What were the total indirect costs (employee overtime, special events/meetings, competitive position, etc.) in real dollars of the power outages to your business or organization?
Are you planning to or are you able to recoup some of the costs of the power outages, either via insurance or through some form of government support?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Do you believe that the mandatory power shutoffs are an effective preventative measure against the spread of wildfires in California?
Yes
No
Not Sure
How prepared was your business or organization for the power outages?
Very prepared
Somewhat prepared
Not very prepared
Not at all prepared
How could the level of outreach and engagement before the power outages be improved?
Do you have any other general comments you would like to make about your business or organization’s experience during the power outages?