Drought is not just a concern in the United States but worldwide. It is affecting our budgets, way of life and sadly even causing deaths. The United Nations report, Drought in Numbers 2022, revealed that between 1970 and 2019, weather, climate and water hazards accounted for 50% of disasters and 45% of disaster-related deaths. Though droughts only made up 15% of natural disasters that occurred during the period, they were responsible for 650,000 deaths around the world, more than any other disaster-related events. Droughts are increasing meaning these numbers will only get worse. Droughts trigger massive economic losses including job losses and severe food shortages.
We may not be able to call down water from the sky, but we can preserve what we do have to enable farmers to have enough to grow our food, and to meet basic needs, not just for ourselves, but for others. As we use water and shrink the amounts stored behind dams and in lakes, we reduce the amount allocated to farmers. There is also a selfish reason, the increased numbers on our water bills and our food costs and food availability.
We should all be praying for help from above. But we can also make changes around our homes and encourage others to do the same.
Most of these take very little effort and just some simple changes in habits. Over time, you will not even notice the changes as they become a natural part of your day.
Carolyn is always available to and questions and share tips at Totallyready.com and on Facebook. For those wanting information or to participate creating Christmas ornaments for Operation Christmas Ornaments and you do not have a Facebook account you can now find information and updates on Carolyn’s blog.
Catch Carolyn on Annette on America:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrFKyecixeo (prepping for blackouts and civil unrest) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO_XUJMC008 (prepping for recession) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjtEdX0h2OA&t=2507s (prepping for inflation)
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