Drought -- National Drought Mitigation Center
Date of this Version
5-2011
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction to Drought-Ready Communities........................................................ 4
Section 1. Getting Started: Invite the Community to Participate, Commit to the Process...................... 7
1.1 Establish a leadership team that includes individuals with responsibility for monitoring, communication, and implementation .............................................. 7
1.2 Identify stakeholders or groups in the community that may need additional resources to participate in the Drought-Ready Communities process .................... 8
1.3 Include government agencies and regulators ....................................... 9
1.4 Develop a contact list ................................................................ 9
1.5 Gather community perceptions of drought .................................................. 10
Section 2. Information Gathering: Understand Water Sources and Uses, Develop a Drought History . 11
2.1 Identify water sources and uses ....................................................... 11
2.2 Learn how drought has affected the community in the past ........................ 12
2.3 Gather data on water and climate ................................................................. 13
2.4 List factors that affect the severity of drought impacts ..................................... 15
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