Final_CA_Drought_Contingency_Plan-11-18-2010a

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California Drought Contingency PlanActionFacilitation of watershed and localplanning for droughtSeek funding to provide assistance to watersystems in need of developing storage andinfrastructure improvements (e.g., well deepening)only if communities have submitted adrought/conservation plan.Agency(ies) with expertiseor authority (Lead-L)DWR (L), CDPH, US EPARelated Documentsor ReferencesCWP-DCPOtherHold more water in reservoirs in case next year isa dry one.DWR (L)Level 2 - First Stage Drought (Voluntary Conservation, heightened awareness, increasedpreparation)Drought Indicator – The State’s precipitation, snowpack, or runoff is lower than normal, or reservoirlevels are below average. Conservation measures should be increased voluntarily, to help managethe state’s current water supplyAll actions in Level 1 plus:Communication/Coordination andPlanningDevelop Emergency Action Plan including:• Developing information necessary for anAgricultural Emergency Disaster Declaration• Development of mandatory conservationmeasures• Development of mandatory curtailmentmeasures• Identify priorities for surface water supplies(based on State Law)• Identify priorities for surface water supplies(based on State Law)DWR (L), Cal EMA, AppropriateAgenciesCWP-DCP, CEP14.22.10Communicate drought severity through normalchannels.Conduct workshops or other methods ofcommunication in drought stricken areas toprovide information on assistance available.Enhanced Media Outreach and provideassistance to communities for conservation anddrought education.MonitoringSee actions in Stage 1Local AssistancePrepare to directly assist isolated, rural systemswho are at most risk and have the least resourcesfor responding.Work indirectly through local water agencies andlocal government in urban areas with robust watermanagement infrastructure, resources andcoordination.DWR (L), Appropriate AgenciesDWR (L), Appropriate AgenciesDWR (L), Appropriate AgenciesDWR(L), CDPHDWR(L)CWP-DCP, CEP14.22.10CWP-DCP, CEP14.22.10CWP-DCP, CEP14.22.1034
California Drought Contingency PlanActionFacilitation of watershed and localplanning for droughtExpedite water transfers by providing assistancein the form of technical resources, emergencyinfrastructure, arbitrating supply disputes, etc.Agency(ies) with expertiseor authority (Lead-L)DWR (L), SWRCBRelated Documentsor ReferencesConservationIncreased water savings at federal, State andlocal facilitiesInitiate heightened Water Conservation efforts(Save our Water Campaign)Encourage State facilities (including universities)to reduce water use by 10%.Implement other reductions consistent with andsimilar to local community reductions.Provide financial assistance to drought impactedsectorsHold more water in reservoirs in case next year isa dry one. Start planning for any neededtemporary engineering solutions.DWR (L), All Agencies CEP 14.22.10DWR (L) CEP 14.22.10DWR (L), All Agencies CEP 14.22.10DWR (L), CDPH, CDFA CEP 14.22.10CDOF(L) , All State Agenciesw/fundingDWR (L)CEP14.4Level 3 - Severe Drought (Mandatory conservation, emergency actions)Drought Indicator – Reservoirs are low; precipitation, snowpack and runoff are all well-belownormal, and forecast to remain so. Mandatory conservation may need to be enacted in communitiesthat do not have adequate water supplies.All actions in Level 1 & 2 plus:Communication/Coordination andPlanningConvene Interagency Task Force following DWR (L), Appropriate Agencies CWP-DCPEmergency Drought Proclamation by GovernorIdentify criteria thresholds for EmergencyProclamationCal EMA (L), DWRCalifornia EmergencyPlan (CEP)10.7.5Initiate implementation of Emergency Action Plan DWR (L), Appropriate Agenciesand identify enforcement protocol.Coordinate responses to emergency conditions Cal EMA (L), DWR California EmergencyPlan (CEP)10.7Increased media outreach (and enhancedassistance to communities for conservation anddrought education)DWR (L), Cal EMA, AppropriateAgenciesCEP 10.5Communicate conditions, promote generalconservation tips, and provide information ondrought mitigation and response options.Continue intelligence gathering and situationreportingWork with local health directors to assess publichealth threats and take appropriate actionsDWR (L), Cal EMA, AppropriateAgenciesCEP 14.22.10Cal EMA (L), DWR CEP 10.4CDPH(L), Appropriate AgenciesProvide regular situation reports to FEMA, ACOE,and appropriate agenciesDWR (L), Cal EMACWP-DCP35
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