Drought Preparedness

Drought is a natural disaster that can affect as many people as hurricanes, tornados, blizzards, and earthquakes do. Not so much by sudden changes that injure or kill, but by slow, gradual effects that are not noticed until too late. Droughts are a natural disaster that can take weeks or even months to notice. They do not happen overnight and are therefore ignored until serious problems arise. Residual effects of droughts can take their toll on communities for months and are sometimes not finished being dealt with before the next drought comes along. For these reasons, communities around the world need to be more equipped to handle the difficulties that come with a drought before the problem becomes serious. Drought preparedness is a multi-faceted action plan that strives to make people more aware of the problem and seeks to shed light on potential solutions.