President Barack Obama called California Governor Jerry Brown to receive an update on the situation in California and express his concern for the citizens affected by the historic drought conditions facing the state. The conditions are likely to have significant impacts on the state's communities, economy and environment in the coming months, according to an announcement by the White House, late on Wednesday. "The President reinforced his commitment to providing the necessary federal support to the state and local efforts," the announcement said. "The agencies are working together to target resources to help California and other impacted states prepare for and lessen the impacts of the drought.