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Rhode Island State Drought Programs Program Title: Water Emergency Response Plan for RI Function: Response, Planning Program Assistance or Functional Assistance: Establishes a framework for response to water emergencies and outlines existing emergency response capacities and responsibilities of state, local and federal entities. It establishes parameters for involvement in water emergencies, identifies courses of action, and describes responsibilities and procedures. Statute or Authority: No data Agencies (primary agency listed first): RI Dept. of Environmental Management, Division of Agriculture Customers Served: General public, farmers Triggering Event or Circumstance-How does this program relate to drought? No data 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: Kenneth Ayers, Chief, Division of Agriculture Rhode Island State Drought Programs Program Title: Water Supply Management Plans Function: Response Program Assistance or Functional Assistance: Responds to temporary or permanent loss of supplies due to natural (I.e. drought) or manmade causes, including emergency management and risk assessment. Emergency response activities vary, but typically include one or more triggers based on ground or surface water levels, rainfall, etc, and various response activities which can include water use restrictions, reduced pumping, etc. Statute or Authority: No data Agencies (primary agency listed first): RI Dept. of Environmental Mgmt., Division of Agriculture Customers Served: General public Triggering Event or Circumstance-How does this program relate to drought? Ground or surface water levels, rainfall, etc. 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: Kenneth Ayers, Chief, Division of Agriculture |