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USDA Designates Maine Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought

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What happened

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated seven Maine counties as natural disaster areas because of ongoing drought conditions. These counties include Cumberland County, Hancock County, and Kennebec County. The federal agency cited the U.S. Drought Monitor, noting that a stretch of coastline from Cumberland County to Hancock County has been under an extreme drought designation since mid-September.

From pressherald.com

Why it matters

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The designation unlocks federal relief for farmers, businesses, and nonprofits throughout the affected counties. This relief is granted because the drought has been severe or extreme for eight or more consecutive weeks during the growing season.

From pressherald.com

Who's involved

  • Cumberland CountyCounty designated as a natural disaster area due to drought.
  • AugustaCounty seat of Kennebec County, which was designated a disaster area.
  • HancockCounty designated as a natural disaster area due to drought.
  • Kennebec CountyCounty that was designated a natural disaster area by the USDA.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Cumberland CountySpeculative

    Cumberland County might receive federal relief funding for its businesses and farms.

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