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This Section Includes
Short-Term Drought Relief and Recovery
US Department of Agriculture USDA provides financial and technical assistance to drought affected areas and services through:

I. Crop Production Losses

II. Natural Resource Protection/Private Lands
III. Community Water and Wastewater

US Department of Interior DOI resources are available through the:

  • The Recovery Act
  • The Drought Water Bank

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA provides short-term technical assistance and advice water managers on how to facilitate transfers of water. It also oversees the:


Small Business Administration The SBA can provide Economic Injury Disaster Loans


US Army Corps of Engineers The USACE has the authority to transport water for human consumption and usage.


Department of Labor The DOL offers National Emergency Grants to train workers so they can find new employment.