Final_CA_Drought_Contingency_Plan-11-18-2010a

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California Drought Contingency PlanProvides Unemployment Insurance (UI) to eligible workers who have lost jobsbecause of the droughtReviews and monitors unemployment claims related to the droughtCalifornia Public Utilities CommissionRegulates the for-profit water utilities, and oversees their water conservationactivitiesCalifornia Conservation CorpsCoordinates monetary donations during times of disasterCoordinates volunteer activities related to disaster response and recoveryProvides technical assistance regarding utilization of volunteers in disasterresponse and recoveryCalifornia VolunteersCoordinates monetary donations during times of disasterCoordinates volunteer activities related to disaster response and recoveryProvides technical assistance regarding utilization of volunteers in disasterresponse and recoveryAir Resources BoardDevelops mitigation measures related to air quality impacts which mayresult from fallowed agricultural landsCALFIREAddresses wildfire risks associated with droughtsState Water Resources Control BoardExpedites processing of water transfers during drought emergenciesCA National GuardAssists with emergency distribution of waterAssists with deploying mobile desalinizationLOCALWater AgenciesUpdate the Urban Water Management PlansPromote water conservationEnforce drought response measuresCounty Agricultural Commissioner’s OfficeProvides agricultural drought impact estimates to support requests for droughtdesignations by the USDA Secretary46
California Drought Contingency PlanCommunity Food BanksObtain and distribute food donations to those who have lost jobs or income dueto the drought and water shortagesCounty Farm Advisors' Office - University of California Cooperative Extension ServiceProvides technical advice and information to local farmers and ranchers on howto cope with the droughtCounty Farm Bureaus (Non-government groups)Provides drought-related information to their members, and cooperate withState surveys of drought impactsResource Conservation DistrictsProvides technical assistance, loans, and grants to help farmers and rancherscope with some of the short-term and long-term consequences of droughtsIrrigation DistrictsAgricultural water purveyors must efficiently distribute reduced surface watersupplies, and help their members obtain supplemental water supplies. Theyprovide technical water conservation information to their growersCounty and Regional Economic Development Corporations (quasi-governmentalorganizations)Cooperates in surveys of water shortage impacts and are involved in long-termplanning efforts to help reduce drought impactsOTHERSAmerican Red CrossProvides emergency food, clothing, shelter, and medical assistance to needyindividuals and familiesSalvation ArmyProvides a variety of services including help with food, household needs,clothing, and personal needsCalifornia Utility Emergency Association (CUEA)Provide notification and support in conservation issues to the private andmunicipcal providers of waterCalWORKSProvides cash aid to eligible needy California families to help pay for housing,food, and other necessary expenses47
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