Resources

New mapping tool designed to help communities and policymakers understand their localized exposure to extreme weather disasters and the benefits of investments in resilient infrastructure that can make communities safer.

These resources were developed by the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), and SCORCH to share safety tips for preventing health-related illness, increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness, and caution the pu

Recorded webinar featuring communities that have taken the next step after a UHI mapping program to factor in population, demographics, and health information to detail where the most at-risk residents live, to characterize their risk factors, and to guide appropriate interventions to manag

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An overview of key steps in drought preparedness. This document summarizes essential actions like drought stages, triggers, conservation measures, and communication strategies.

A guide for calculating the water needs of landscapes to optimize irrigation practices. It provides a methodology for estimating the amount of water required based on factors such as local climate, plant types, soil conditions, and irrigation system efficiency.

Provides a framework for helping communities recover from drought and build long-term resilience against future droughts. It offers guidance on assessing the impacts of drought, restoring water systems, and implementing recovery strategies.

A guide for communities to proactively address the challenges of drought. It focuses on building resilience and readiness by encouraging early planning and action.

structured framework designed to guide public agencies and consumers in managing water resources during periods of drought. It is organized into four phases, each representing different drought stages based on the percentage of water shortage.

This document is a template for a drought contingency plan for a tribal public water system. The template covers a broad list of sections and topics with the aim of being applicable for a majority of the water systems. Because tribal water systems vary throughout the state (e.g.