Saturday, May 25, 2013

National Drought Mitigation Center

What Homeowners Can Do About Drought

The collection of resources below includes ideas to help homeowners cope with drought. Drought can result in cracked foundations, so homeowners may want to keep the soil around their homes moist. Homeowners may also choose drought-tolerant landscaping or even xeriscaping. Water conservation both in the yard and in the home may also be necessary during drought, or to achieve an overall reduction in water use.

If you have additional or more recent information that should be listed with these resources, please email ndmc@unl.edu.

American Red Cross Drought: Preparing for Drought More Info Visit site
Drought Resources from Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) More Info Visit site
Gardening Tips from the University of Florida More Info Visit site
Iowa State University Extension: Drought Information More Info Visit site
KS Extension Disaster Education Network: Household and Municipal Tips for Drought More Info Visit site
Low Water-Use Plants for Kansas Landscapes More Info Visit site
NE Department of Health and Human Services: Water Conservation and Drought Information More Info Visit site
OSU: Drought in Oregon - Publications More Info Visit site
Quick tips for creating a wildfire-resistant exterior More Info Visit site
The Disaster Handbook: Extreme Heat and Drought More Info Visit site
Turf and Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices More Info Visit site
University of Missouri Extension: Drought Page More Info Visit site
Utah State Extension: Drought/Conservation More Info Visit site
WaterSense - An EPA Partnership Program More Info Visit site

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