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Drought for General Audiences

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Drought Information Center links to many drought-related resources.

The American Water Works Association website includes WaterWiser. Its goal is to be the premier water conservation, efficiency, and demand management information resource. The "WaterWiser" site is a clearinghouse of links to information about drought. Topics range from water conservation to planning information. They also provide case studies on water education and resources for developing and using educational programs. It includes many links specific to drought.

Drought, heatwave and wildfire are among the topics addressed by the Florida Red Cross Disaster Education, Preparedness, Planning and Mitigation Library. Topics are in a color-coded matrix. Some of the materials are prepared by individuals at the Florida Red Cross and are tailored towards Florida. Others have been compiled from extension services in other portions of the country.
The American Red Cross has a fact sheet on water conservation that includes do's and don'ts for homeowners by activity type and within the community.

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) recruits volunteers across the country who monitor and report precipitation.