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**** Via Environment Canada<\/p>\n
Droughts can lead to:<\/p>\n
Lower levels of drinking water How to prepare before a drought<\/p>\n Consider your water needs when you prepare for emergencies:<\/p>\n Prepare your\u00a0emergency kits<\/a>. Learn more about what items to put in your kit, including quick and easy steps you can take right away Where to get information<\/p>\n Knowing where to get information on droughts in your area is another key part of staying prepared.\u00a0 Stay informed with these resources:<\/p>\n The\u00a0Canadian Drought Outlook<\/a>\u00a0includes maps that provide a monthly drought forecast Get your drought rating based on a variety of federal, provincial, territorial, and regional data sources Check for provincial, territorial, or municipal information to help prepare for drought Conserving water<\/p>\n The following are best practices to consider in order to conserve water and help you and your community prevent or at least minimize the effects of drought, and prepare for it.<\/p>\n Repair all leaks in taps and toilets If you rely on a well for water<\/p>\n Know the history of your well and understand your water needs If you live on a farm<\/p>\n During a drought<\/p>\n Follow municipal water use restrictions (such as avoiding lawn watering or car washing) After a drought<\/p>\n Following a drought, the ground can be hard, leading to more runoff.\u00a0 If vegetation has died off, the risk of runoff increases.<\/p>\n If heavy precipitation falls within a short time, there is a risk of\u00a0flooding<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n \t
\nLoss of commercial, industrial, and agricultural production
\nDecreased water quality and reduced hydroelectric production
\nDry conditions which can lead to respiratory illnesses
\nIncreases in food-borne, water-borne, and vector-borne (caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria) illnesses
\nIncreased risk of\u00a0wildfires<\/a>
\nLess fish and wildlife habitat<\/p>\n
\nMake a household\u00a0emergency plan<\/a>. Consider the specific needs of all members of your household, including older adults, children, pets, and anyone with special health needs
\nKeep drinking water in your emergency kit. You may want to also keep water for pets, hygiene and cleaning
\nIf you have a farm, understand the amount of water you need and how to\u00a0conserve water<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe\u00a0Canadian Drought Monitor<\/a>\u00a0is Canada\u2019s official source for the monitoring and reporting of drought in Canada<\/p>\n
\nOther resources and tools such as monthly or historic maps showing drought across Canada<\/p>\n
\nStay informed about how drought may be increasing wildfire risk in your area<\/p>\n
\nInstall low consumption toilets, dishwashers, shower heads, etc.
\nCheck for leaks in outdoor pipes, faucets, and hoses
\nConsider installing rain barrels to collect rain water from the roof, which can be used to water gardens and flush toilets
\nChoose drought-resistant trees and plants
\nIf you have a pool, use a water-saving pool filter
\nLearn if drought may increase wildfire risk around your home<\/p>\n
\nBe aware of seasonal influences on water levels (e.g. monitor water levels early in spring and check levels throughout the summer to store water for potential drought conditions)
\nMonitor rain gauges, well water and municipal notices regarding community water consumption<\/p>\n
\nIf permitted, use water in the morning or evening to reduce evaporation
\nWash only full loads of laundry or dishes
\nBe aware of increased wildfire risk<\/p>\n
\nThere is a risk of slope instability and\u00a0landslides<\/a>
\nDried vegetation is also a wildfire risk<\/p>\n
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