1. Nags Head Board of Commissioners July 2, 2008 Drought Update

2. Drought Status Lack of rainfall making conditions worse statewide Lack of rainfall making conditions worse statewide For first time since March, 7 counties have moved back into exceptional drought status-the worst status For first time since March, 7 counties have moved back into exceptional drought status-the worst status Dry conditions playing a role in wildfires, especially in eastern NC Dry conditions playing a role in wildfires, especially in eastern NC Nearly 73% of the people who receive water from systems the state tracks, are under voluntary or mandatory water use restrictions. Nearly 73% of the people who receive water from systems the state tracks, are under voluntary or mandatory water use restrictions.

3. Drought Status June 17, 2008 Dare County – Moderate Drought (According to US Drought Monitor)

4. Moderate Drought Guidelines Project water needs/available water supply Project water needs/available water supply Assess drought vulnerability and adjust water usage to prolong available water supply Assess drought vulnerability and adjust water usage to prolong available water supply Inspect water system delivery components Inspect water system delivery components Minimize non essential water uses Minimize non essential water uses Implement water conservation awareness program Implement water conservation awareness program

5. Simple Water Saving Tips Turn off water when brushing teeth and shaving Turn off water when brushing teeth and shaving Run washing machines/dishwashers with full loads Run washing machines/dishwashers with full loads Place a water-filled plastic bottle in your toilet tank to reduce the amount of water needed to fill it. Place a water-filled plastic bottle in your toilet tank to reduce the amount of water needed to fill it. Use dry cleanup. Sweep sidewalks, patios and driveways instead of hosing them to clean away debris. Use dry cleanup. Sweep sidewalks, patios and driveways instead of hosing them to clean away debris.

6. Near Term Outlook Dare County drought conditions likely to improve/ease Dare County drought conditions likely to improve/ease  But, drought conditions in western NC may persist or intensify − According to the NOAA’s US Seasonal Drought Outlook for Dare County, June 2008 – September 2008

7. For More Information www.ncdrought.com