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What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?, National Drought Mitigation Center
What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?, National Drought Mitigation Center
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
The USDA uses the map as a trigger for programs that help agricultural producers recover from drought and other natural disasters:
Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)
Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm Raised Fish Program (ELAP)
Fast-Track Secretarial Disaster Declarations
Emergency Loans Program
The U.S. Drought Monitor Network: Improving Drought Early Warning, The U.S. Drought Monitor Network
The U.S. Drought Monitor Network: Improving Drought Early Warning, The U.S. Drought Monitor Network
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
WHAT IS THE U.S. DROUGHT MONITOR NETWORK?
WHO ARE THE OBSERVERS?
WHAT BENEFITS?
The network in action
HOW DOES IT WORK?
WHO CREATES THE MAP?
Drought Scenario-Based Exercises: A Research- And Experience-Based Reference Document, Deborah Bathke, Tonya Haigh, Tonya Bernadt, Nicole Wall
Drought Scenario-Based Exercises: A Research- And Experience-Based Reference Document, Deborah Bathke, Tonya Haigh, Tonya Bernadt, Nicole Wall
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
Contents
Acknowledgements.............................................................................. 1
Contents ................................................................................... 2
1.Introduction......................................................................................4
Objectives .............................................................................................................. 4
Format ................................................................................................................ 5
2. Drought and the Benefits of Preparation .................................................. 6
Drought Basics .................................................. 6
The Effects of Drought ................................................................................. 7
Preparing for Drought ............................................................................................... 9
Scenario Planning and Exercises ................................................................... 10
Drought Information Services For U.S. Agriculture, National Drought Mitigation Center
Drought Information Services For U.S. Agriculture, National Drought Mitigation Center
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
Enhancing U.S. Drought Monitor Services & Products
The USDM's weekly display of drought conditions is an important drought early-warning tool for agricultural producers and USDA professionals. Stakeholders that now rely on the USDM include:
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National policymakers who use the USDM as a measure for allocation of relief dollars;
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State governments that refer to the USDM to trigger drought response measures;
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Planners and researchers studying the effects of past droughts;
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Media professionals and educators looking for graphic representation of complex climate interactions.
2018 Ndmc Annual, Mark Svoboda, Kelly Smith, Deborah Bathke, Brian Fuchs, Cody L. Knutson, Tsegaye Tadesse
2018 Ndmc Annual, Mark Svoboda, Kelly Smith, Deborah Bathke, Brian Fuchs, Cody L. Knutson, Tsegaye Tadesse
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
Contents
01 From the director
02 Drought preparation toolkit tested in Nebraska available to all
03 Partnerships produce vulnerability assessments for tribes
04 Drought Monitor maps & stats localized for NWS offices
05 Producer workshops focus on latest drought management tools
06 2018 by the numbers
08 Where we were in 2018
10 New web-based form makes submitting drought observations easier
11 Five states began drought plan updates in 2018
12 Project brought drought management, monitoring skills to 4 countries
13 2018 Publication highlights
16 Collaboration
17 Team and partnerships
International Flyer Final, National Drought Mitigation Center
International Flyer Final, National Drought Mitigation Center
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
The National Drought Mitigation Center faculty and staff have worked with national and international organizations and countries around the world, providing a variety of services. The map shows where the drought center has collaborated on research, facilitated drought planning, shared technical knowledge, or provided programmatic advice.
Quick Drought Response Index: A Short-Term Dryness Indicator, National Drought Mitigation Center
Quick Drought Response Index: A Short-Term Dryness Indicator, National Drought Mitigation Center
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
WHAT IS QUICKDRI?
WHY WAS IT DEVELOPED?
WHAT INFORMATION IS USED IN QUICKDRI?
QUICKDRI PRODUCTS
ON THE QUICKDRI SITE:
THROUGH THE USGS DROUGHT VIEWER:
APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
Ndmc Annual Report 2017, Mark Svoboda, Kelly Smith, Deborah Bathke, Brian Fuchs, Cody L. Knutson, Tsegaye Tadesse
Ndmc Annual Report 2017, Mark Svoboda, Kelly Smith, Deborah Bathke, Brian Fuchs, Cody L. Knutson, Tsegaye Tadesse
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
Contents
03 From the director
04 Center aims to arm planners with best info possible
05 Unifying drought planning recommendations
06 McCook, Nebraska: A case study for success
07 Natural hazards framework applied to drought
08 New index map identifies fast-moving drought
09 Highlighting drought’s effects on agriculture
10 A fresh look for the U.S. Drought Monitor site
11 Reaching Spanish-language users
12 Bringing climate tools to farmers
13 Learning to assess climate vulnerability
14 2017 by the numbers
16 Where we were in 2017
18 Gauging vulnerability to drought
19 Predicting climate extremes in Africa
20 Connecting drought indicators …
2016 Annual Report Building Drought Resilence, Kelly Smith
2016 Annual Report Building Drought Resilence, Kelly Smith
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
CONTENTS
04 From the Director
05 U.S. Drought Monitor puts national conversation on same page
06 Bringing the USDM to the U.S. Virgin Islands
07 Centers lead drought project in the Middle East and North Africa region
10 Drought impact archive updates make finding local data easier
11 National Drought Mitigation Center, tribes partner to assess climate vulnerability
12 Drought guidebook comprehensive catalog of indicators
13 Caribbean nations advance drought preparedness
14 By the numbers: A look at the NDMC in 2016
16 Where we worked in 2016
18 By the numbers: The NDMC’s 20-year footprint
19 DrIVER keeps eye …
Planning And Drought, James C. Schwab
Planning And Drought, James C. Schwab
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Drought: The Problem.............................................. 1
Water Impacts ............................................................................... 2
Public Health Impacts ......................................................... 4
Environmental Impacts ..................................................... 5
Built Environment Impacts................................................ 6
Secondary Hazards ......................................................... 9
Economic Impacts ................................................................... 10
Drought as a Challenge for Planners .......................................... 13
Chapter 2: Drought: The Knowledge Base ................................................... 15
Spatial and Seasonal Patterns of Drought ................................................................ 16
Drought and Climate Changes .................................................................................. 19
Tracking Drought: Tools and Resources ................................................................... 20
Using the Drought Resources Toolbox...................................................................... 22
National Integrated Drought Information System Central U.S. 2012 Drought Assessment, Natalie Umphlett, Michael S. Timlin, Brian Fuchs, Wendy Ryan, Nolan Doesken, Jim Angel, Olivia Kellner, Harry J. Hillaker, Mary Knapp, Xiaomao Lin, Stu Foster, Jeff Andresen, Aaron Pollyea, Greg Spoden, Pat Guinan, Adnan Akyüz, Jeffrey C. Rogers, Laura M. Edwards, Tony Bergantino
National Integrated Drought Information System Central U.S. 2012 Drought Assessment, Natalie Umphlett, Michael S. Timlin, Brian Fuchs, Wendy Ryan, Nolan Doesken, Jim Angel, Olivia Kellner, Harry J. Hillaker, Mary Knapp, Xiaomao Lin, Stu Foster, Jeff Andresen, Aaron Pollyea, Greg Spoden, Pat Guinan, Adnan Akyüz, Jeffrey C. Rogers, Laura M. Edwards, Tony Bergantino
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
Conditions leading into 2012 gave scant indication of what was to come for a 15-state region in the central United States, extending from Colorado, Wyoming, and North Dakota on the west to Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan on the east.
The drought of 2012 was the first since 1988 that impacted almost the entire Corn Belt. It intensified quickly, catching many by surprise.
We hope to learn from this event to help better plan and prepare for the next drought. The full central U.S. 2012 drought assessment, “From too much to too little,” aims to identify the events of 2012 and …
From Too Much To Too Little: How The Central U.S. Drought Of 2012 Evolved Out Of One Of The Most Devastating Floods On Record In 2011, Brian Fuchs, Natalie Umphlett, Michael S. Timlin, Wendy Ryan, Nolan Doesken, Jim Angel, Olivia Kellner, Harry J. Hillaker, Mary Knapp, Xiaomao Lin, Stu Foster, Jeff Andresen, Aaron Pollyea, Greg Spoden, Adnan Akyuz, Jeffrey C. Rogers, Laura M. Edwards, Dennis Todey, Tony Bergantino
From Too Much To Too Little: How The Central U.S. Drought Of 2012 Evolved Out Of One Of The Most Devastating Floods On Record In 2011, Brian Fuchs, Natalie Umphlett, Michael S. Timlin, Wendy Ryan, Nolan Doesken, Jim Angel, Olivia Kellner, Harry J. Hillaker, Mary Knapp, Xiaomao Lin, Stu Foster, Jeff Andresen, Aaron Pollyea, Greg Spoden, Adnan Akyuz, Jeffrey C. Rogers, Laura M. Edwards, Dennis Todey, Tony Bergantino
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction....................................................................... 1
Section 2: Regional Drought Perspective................................. 2
Section 3: State Drought Perspectives........................................ 3
Section 3.1: Colorado........................................................................... 20
Section 3.2: Illinois.................................................................. 25
Section 3.3: Indiana................................................. 29
Section 3.4: Iowa...................... 36
Section 3.5: Kansas............................................................... 42
Section 3.6: Kentucky............................................................................ 46
Section 3.7: Michigan.............................. 52
Section 3.8: Minnesota............................................................ 58
Section 3.9: Missouri..................................................... 63
Section 3.10: Nebraska................................................. 67
Section 3.11: North Dakota............................................ 73
Section 3.12: Ohio................................................... 79
Section 3.13: South Dakota..................................... 85
Section 3.14: Wyoming........................................... 96
Section 4: Conclusions.............................................................. 99
Drought-Ready Communities: A Guide To Community Drought Preparedness, Mark D. Svoboda, Kelly Smith, Melissa Widhalm, Donna Louise Woudenberg, Cody L. Knutson, Meghan Sittler, Jim Angel, Mike Spinar, Mark Shafer, Renee Mcpherson, Heather Lazrus
Drought-Ready Communities: A Guide To Community Drought Preparedness, Mark D. Svoboda, Kelly Smith, Melissa Widhalm, Donna Louise Woudenberg, Cody L. Knutson, Meghan Sittler, Jim Angel, Mike Spinar, Mark Shafer, Renee Mcpherson, Heather Lazrus
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
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 …
Managing Drought Risk On The Ranch: A Planning Guide For Great Plains Ranchers, University Of Nebraska - Lincoln National Drought Mitigation Center
Managing Drought Risk On The Ranch: A Planning Guide For Great Plains Ranchers, University Of Nebraska - Lincoln National Drought Mitigation Center
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHY PLAN FOR DROUGHT?......... 3
UNDERSTANDING DROUGHT........... 6
THE RANCH DROUGHT PLAN........... 9
COMMUNICATION AND PLANNING PARTNERS............ 10
RANCH VISION AND OBJECTIVES............. 11
SWOT ANALYSIS............... 12
INVENTORY OF RANCH RESOURCES................ 13
CRITICAL DATES AND TARGET POINTS................. 15
MONITORING PLAN AND SCHEDULE.................... 19
EVALUATE DROUGHT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES............ 20
IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR THE DROUGHT PLAN............ 29
WORKSHEETS........... 30
The Near East Drought Planning Manual: Guidelines For Drought Mitigation And Preparedness Planning, National Drought Mitigation Center
The Near East Drought Planning Manual: Guidelines For Drought Mitigation And Preparedness Planning, National Drought Mitigation Center
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Drought Planning.............................................1
1.1 Effects of Drought in the Near East Region........................................................1
1.2 New Emphasis on Proactive Drought Planning .................................................. 3
1.3 Integration of Drought Planning and Sustainable Development ......................... 3
2. Explanation of Drought Concepts..............................................................5
2.1 Definitions ........................................................................................................ 5
2.2 The Nature of Drought ...................................................................................... 7
2.3 The Effects of Drought ...................................................................................... 7
3. HowtoDevelopaDroughtPlan.....................................................................................9
Step 1: Creating Political Momentum and Authority................................................9
Step 2: Coordinating Strategic Drought Planning .................................................. 12
Step 3: Fostering Involvement and Developing Common Understandings .............. 15
Step 4: Investigating Drought Monitoring, Risk, and Management Options............ 16
Step 5: Writing a …