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Iowa State Drought Programs

Program Title: Drought Task Force (Ad hoc)

Function: Response, Monitoring and Prediction, Communication, Planning

Program Assistance or Functional Assistance: Monitors drought conditions and informs state officials and the public. IA DNR maintains the drought plan.

Statute or Authority: Executive Branch

Agencies (primary agency listed first): IA Dept. of Natural Resources, IA Emergency Management Division

Customers Served: Localities, general public

Triggering Event or Circumstance-How does this program relate to drought? At the onset of drought, based on impacts

Unmet Needs at federal, state, local and tribal levels. Includes changes from customer or "provider" perspective: No data

Program Limitations: No data

Contact Name and Phone Number: Jerry Osterdorf, Operations Chief, IA EMD
( 515) 281-3231

Iowa State Drought Programs

Program Title: IA Contingent Fund

Function: Response

Program Assistance or Functional Assistance: State provides zero-interest loans to local entities for emergency costs beyond normal expense.

Statute or Authority: IA Code 29 C

Agencies (primary agency listed first): IA Emergency Management Division

Customers Served: Localities, general public

Triggering Event or Circumstance-How does this program relate to drought? At the onset of drought emergency

Unmet Needs at federal, state, local and tribal levels. Includes changes from customer or "provider" perspective: No data

Program Limitations: Potable water for human use only, not for agriculture or livestock.

Contact Name and Phone Number: Jerry Osterdorf, Operations Chief, IA EMD
( 515) 281-3231