Drought and Public Health: A Roadmap for Advancing Engagement and Preparedness

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• Jesse Bell; Rachel Lookadoo; Keith Hansen; Amanda Sheffield; Molly Woloszyn; Sylvia Reeves

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The document explains how droughts can affect public health. It describes ways to prepare for these impacts by improving communication, planning, and response strategies. The roadmap aims to help communities better understand the risks of droughts on health and encourages collaboration between different organizations. By working together, they can create effective plans to protect people during times of water shortage. The document provides links for further information on how to stay prepared and engaged in addressing these challenges.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Droughts; Environmental Health; Public Health; Water Supply; Climate Change

Institutions: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS); University of Nebraska Medical Center

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