Be Prepared

Monitor Dry Conditions

• Fire dander nationwide:
  • Wildland Fire Assessment System Fire Danger Rating
  • National Interagency Coordination Center
  • Wildfire safety outreach materials

Fire precautions and restrictions where you are

• Burning bans
• Campfire bans and outdoor fire precautions
  • Safety Tips for Campfires [PDF - 179 KB]
  • Dry yard conditions
  • Safety tips for your property
• Fireworks restrictions
  • National Fire Protection Association

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 [PDF - 4.8 MB]
  • 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
  • Oregon: Drought and Water Conservation

• Water and sanitation
  • Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
  • Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities [PDF - 2 MB]

• Learn about potential behavioral health needs
  • Mental health and drought
    • Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event
    • Risk for abuse, anxiety, and suicide

Plan ahead

• Drought plan for home and community