Drought Communication Toolkit

Be prepared, be aware, and be safe

Monitor dry conditions

• Fire danger nationwide:
  • National Interagency Coordination Center
    

Fire precautions and restrictions where you are

• Burning bans
  

Learn about water resources

• Health resources
  • CDC Healthy Water
  • CDC Drinking Water
  • CDC Emergency Water Supplies
  • CDC Water-Related Emergencies & Outbreaks
  • CDC's Drinking Water Advisory Communication Toolbox
  • EPA Water
  • EPA Consumer Information

• Water resources for firefighters
  • Federal emergency assistance programs

• Watering restrictions and policy
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and WaterSense
  • National Association of Clean Water Agencies
  • California: Drought Preparedness, Water Conservation and Water Supply Emergency Response

• Water and sanitation
  • Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
  • Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities

Plan ahead

• Drought plan for home and community

Mental health and drought

• Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event

• Risk for abuse, anxiety, and suicide