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Mitigation Best Practices Table 21-2. Alternatives to Mitigate the Drought Hazard Personal-Scale Corporate-Scale Government-Scale  Manipulate the hazard:  None  Reduce exposure:  None  Reduce vulnerability:  Drought-resistant landscapes  Reduce water system losses  Modify plumbing systems (through water saving kits)  For homes with on- site water systems: increase storage, utilize rainwater catchment  Build local capacity:  Practice active water conservation  Manipulate the hazard:  None  Reduce exposure:  None  Reduce vulnerability:  Drought-resistant landscapes  Reduce private water system losses  Support alternative irrigation techniques to reduce water use and encourage use of climate-sensitive water supplies  For businesses with on- site water systems: increase storage, utilize rainwater catchment  Build local capacity:  Practice active water conservation  Manipulate the hazard:  Groundwater recharge through stormwater management  Develop a water recycling program  Increase “above-the-dam” regional natural water storage systems  Reduce exposure:  Identify and create groundwater backup sources  Reduce vulnerability:  Water use conflict regulations  Reduce water system losses  Distribute water saving kits  increase conventional storage that is filled during high-flow periods  Build local capacity:  Public education on drought resistance  Identify alternative water supplies for times of drought; mutual aid agreements with alternative suppliers  Develop drought contingency plan  Develop criteria “triggers” for drought-related actions  Improve accuracy of water supply forecasts  Modify rate structure to influence active water conservation techniques  Consider the probable impacts of climate change on the risk associated with the drought hazard 21-3