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Preparing for Drought

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This text is taken from the United States Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign (Ready.gov).

drought

U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign

Droughts occur when there has not been enough rainfall and the water levels get low. They can happen anywhere in the United States, and droughts increase the risk of other hazards, like wildfires, flash floods, and possible landslides or debris flows.

lawn drought

Famartin (CC BY-SA 4.0)

This photo shows a lawn dried up because of a drought.

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