Coverage dated August 22, 2022

Drought disaster declared; city restricts outdoor irrigation

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Federal officials have declared a drought-related disaster in Rhode Island. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on Monday declared all five of the state’s counties as “primary natural disaster areas” due to the 2022 drought.

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WHEC Rochester
Drought disaster declared; city restricts outdoor irrigation (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Aug 22, 2022
WHEC Rochester's feed description
Federal officials have declared a drought-related disaster in Rhode Island. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on Monday declared all five of the state’s counties as “primary natural disaster areas” due to the 2022 drought.
Fox News
Rhode Island officials declare drought disaster, restrict water usage (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 22, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Rhode Island is currently in the midst of a drought. Federal officials declared a disaster in the state as the drought continues to worsen.
Portland Press Herald
Drought disaster declared in Rhode Island; Massachusetts city restricts water use (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Aug 22, 2022
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Most of New England is experiencing drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, with about 40% of Massachusetts in 'extreme drought.'

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