Lessons Learned from the 1986 Drought
Abstract
Contents- Lessons Learned from the Drought: Need for a Drought Contingency Plan, Importance of a Drought Management committee, Value of Water Supply and Use Data, Have Up-to-date Water Control Manuals and Reservoir Rule, Curves for Low-Flow Operations, Use a Simulation Model for Assessing Impacts, Open Communication and Public Information, Develop Memoranda of Agreement Between Corps and Other Institutions, Have a Drought Monitoring and Response Plan, Value of Division and District Drought Coordination; Emergency Activities and Assistance: 1986 Drought Emergency Assistance and Activities, Corps Authorities; Content of a Drought Contingency Plan: Drought Management Committee, Drought Monitoring and Response, Public Information Program, Water Supply and Use Data, Impact Evaluation, Emergency Drought Assistance, Memoranda of Agreement, Legal and Institutional Supply Requirements, Agency Responsibilities and Contacts; Appendix A: Selected Corps Emergency Authorities; Appendix B: Bibliography.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA204091