Drought

05/18/2007 -- California Governor Schwarzenegger today applauded the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to designate 13 California counties primary natural disaster areas. San Benito, Fresno, Merced, Monterey, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Joaquin, Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Stanislaus counties have been designated primary natural disaster areas by the USDA following the combined effects of drought and prolonged freezing conditions that began October, 2006 and are still continuing.    » read more »

Snow, rain alleviates drought in 60 counties under watches or warnings

May 15, 2007 -- Snowstorms in eastern Kansas this winter, coupled with recent heavy rains in the central and eastern portions of the state have increased stream flows and resulted in a dramatic increase in water levels in many reservoirs. The U.S. Drought Monitor no longer shows any areas with abnormally dry or drought conditions anywhere in the state.    » read more »

Announcement follows declaration of a state of emergency

May 3, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL – Following the Florida Governor’s official declaration of a state of emergency due to wildfires and drought conditions threatening the State of Florida, Attorney General Bill McCollum today urged Floridians and visitors to take all necessary precautions.

The Attorney General also reminded Florida residents that the price gouging hotline has been activated and encouraged citizens to contact the Attorney General’s Office if they suspect they are the victims of price gouging or fraud.    » read more »

Governor also allows permits to be issued for oversize trucks removing debris

May 2, 2007 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue today issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in 21 counties in southeast Georgia. These counties face severe drought conditions, which have created an extreme and widespread threat for wildland fires, according to the order.    » read more »