Although people do think individuals have some responsibility for assisting natural disaster victims, nearly all people expect federal and state governments to help, and 3 in 4 say the same about non-profits. Less than a quarter of adults have given money to help victims of recent hurricanes or the LA wildfires.
The community is divided on which party to trust to do a better job handling key issue areas such as the economy, inflation, and immigration. Democrats are better trusted on issues including health, education, and foreign policy.
Among those who have experienced recent extreme weather events or natural disasters, 72% believe they occurred at least in part because of climate change.
Seven in ten adults say extreme heat has impacted their electricity bills. Over 80% have experienced some sort of severe weather event within the last five years.
