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Drought Impacts Toolkit

This set of tools encourages citizens to engage in reporting and reviewing information related to drought. Paying attention to on-the-ground reports from farmers, ranchers, and resource stewards may provide insights on how conditions related to drought might evolve. Tools on the site give people a way to

  1. submit text or photos to document local conditions related to drought at a specific place and time.
  2. read compiled news stories or social media posts that mention a loss or change at a specific place and time due to drought.

Details

Hazards
Drought
Assets
Agriculture and Food Supply
Forestry
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Water Infrastructure – General
Sources
National Drought Mitigation Center USDA—U.S. Department of Agriculture NOAA—National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA—National Integrated Drought Information System
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Steps Addressed

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Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action
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