PLANNING FOR DROUGHT: MOVING FROM CRISIS TO RISK MANAGEMENT

摘要

Severe drought is a recurring problem for the United States, as illustrated by widespread economic, social, and environ- Mental impacts. Recent drought episodes and the widespread Drought conditions in 1996, 1998, and 1999 emphasized this vulner- Ability and the need for a more proactive, risk management Approach to drought management that would place greater empha- Sis on preparedness planning and mitigation actions.