Boil Water Notice Economic Impact Survey - Laredo Chamber of Commerce

Boil Water Notice Economic Impact Survey

Boil Water Notice Economic Impact Survey

Dear Laredo Chamber Members and business community,

We hope this message finds you well. In light of the recent water boil notice, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and the Texas A&M International University Texas Center for Border Economic Enterprise & Development is conducting a brief survey to assess how this situation is affecting our local business community. Your input is crucial in helping us understand the economic impact on businesses like yours, and it will assist us in advocating for the necessary resources and support.

Survey Instructions:

1. Purpose: The survey aims to gather information on how the ongoing water boil notice is affecting your business operations, including potential financial impacts, operational disruptions, and any other related concerns. After we receive all responses, the Chamber will compile and analyze the data to assess the overall impact on the business community. This information will be shared with City of Laredo officials.

2. Confidentiality: Your responses will be kept strictly confidential. The data collected will be completely anonymous, ensuring that no individual business or respondent is identifiable in any reports or findings shared.

3. How to Complete the Survey:

Answer each question to the best of your ability.
The survey should take approximately 15-25 minutes to complete.

4. Submission Deadline: Please complete and submit your responses by Friday, October 25, 2024. Timely responses will help us compile the data efficiently and take action accordingly.

5. Questions or Assistance: If you have any questions or need help completing the survey, feel free to contact the Chamber office at 956-722-9895, and a member of our team will assist you.

Your participation is greatly appreciated, and together we can work towards minimizing the impact of this situation on our local economy.

Thank you for your time and valuable insights.

Sincerely,

Laredo Chamber of Commerce

Texas A&M International University Texas Center for Border Economic Enterprise & Development

Fields marked with an * are required.

Section A: Business Information

Industry Sector: *

Please select one or type in your sector.

If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify

Is your business part of a franchise or a company with multiple units/location? *

How many units/locations does your business operate within Laredo? *

Please indicate how many units/locations you operate within Laredo, however for the remainder of the survey, please provide information for one specific unit/location.

1

2-5

6-10

More than 10

How many employees do you have? *

Number Full Time Employees *

For this section, please provide information for one specific unit/location.

Number Part Time Employees *

For this section, please provide information for one specific unit/location as you did for the full-time employees.

Typical Weekly Operating Hours: *

Section B: Baseline Financial Data

What is your typical weekly revenue during this time of year? *

Section C: Impact of the Water Boil Notice

Did your business incur any additional costs due to the water boil notice? *

If yes, please estimate the total additional costs incurred *

Are the additional costs recurring? *

What were the main types of additional costs? (Select all that apply) *

Purchasing bottled water

Installing water filters or treatment systems

Increased utility costs (e.g., boiling water)

Wasted inventory or spoiled goods

Other

If "other", please specify

Did your business experience a change in revenue during the water boil notice week? *

By approximately what percentage did your revenue change? *

What was your actual revenue during the water boil notice week? *

Did the water boil notice affect your staffing? *

Please indicate the staffing changes made. Select all that apply. *

Laid off employees

Reduced employee hours

Increased overtime

Hired additional temporary staff

None

Other

If yes, by how many hours or days did you reduce operations? *

If you reduced employee hours, please specify by how many hours.

Did you modify your services or products due to the water boil notice? *

If yes, please describe the modifications made.

Section D: Qualitative Impacts

Please describe how the water boil notice impacted your business operations *

What measures did you take to mitigate the impact of the water boil notice? *

(e.g., sourcing alternative water supplies, changing business practices)

What support/resources would help your business recover from the impacts of the water boil notice? *

Section E: Additional Information

Do you have business interruption insurance that covers such events? *

Would you like to be contacted for further information or assistance? *

*This is optional. Select "no" if you do not want to be contacted.

If yes, please provide contact information

Please include your name, business name, phone number, and email address.

Are there any additional comments or information you'd like to share?