Emergency Resources

Disasters happen. At the Climate Hubs, we are here to support the long-term recovery of your lands and provide information and support on actions that can be taken to adapt to a changing climate. For resources and services that support emergency situations, please visit the USDA Disaster Resource Center which provides information on a variety of specific event types and resources on preparation, recovery, and USDA assistance during disaster events.
Dry reservoir during drought

As California manages a worsening drought, we have complied a number of resources that may be of use for drought monitoring, response, and recovery.  Current Drought Conditions See more on current California drought conditions Drought Monitoring Drought monitoring data and…

California Drought Resources

Drought is specific to place and signifies water shortage.

Included below is a collection of state-level drought information from a variety of sources for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. This is a living document that will be updated as new information becomes available. For USDA disaster assistance programs to help farmers and…

Northwest State-Level Drought Information

Every Struggle is Different.

Farming can be a challenging occupation here in the Midwest. Producers, ranchers and their families face many difficulties that can lead to stress: financial problems, marketing uncertainties, production challenges, mental health issues, social pressures and natural disasters (…

Stress and Crisis Resources in the Midwest

Omaha Flooding road washout

2019 has proven to be an extreme year weather-wise here in the Midwest--from extreme cold in January, the Bomb Cyclone in March, and tornadoes in April to extensive rain and subsequent flooding in May and June. The Midwest states are no strangers to disaster. As we look back on…

Preparing for Disaster in the Midwest: The Land of Extremes

Dr. Steve McNulty, Director of the USDA Southeast Climate Hub, delivers the opening address at the Hurricane Resilience Workshop

The Southeast Climate Hub partnered with the University of Florida to host a free Building Agricultural Resilience to Hurricanes Workshop on November 15, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. The workshop brought together over 60 USDA, Extension, and research professionals to discuss…

Building Agricultural Resilience to Hurricanes in the Southeastern US

Smoke at Umpqua National Forest in Oregon

National National Interagency Fire Center InciWeb Risk Assessment Dashboard-for fire managers and incident command teams Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials Smoke-Ready Toolbox for Wildfires National…

Fire Information for the Northwest

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