Droughts increase the potential for wildland fires .
Farmers, cattle ranchers, and people using water catchment systems are the most severely affected by drought. Drought exacerbates the problem of ensuring a sustainable yield of potable water. Since Hawaii is an island state, this is particularly critical. Failure to take appropriate action could result in Hawaii not having sufficient quantity and quality of water resources to sustain future population and industry. Drought and Wildland Fire Mitigation Plan, Department of Defense, Civil Defense Division, Dec 1998.