Sabrina Valenti | NOAA cuts put coastal communities at risk

Editorial: Storm preparations are key as weather forecasting succumbs to Trump cuts

Hampton Roads residents hear every year about the importance of preparedness in advance of the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1. The region hasn’t suffered a direct hit in decades, however, so many people likely shrug off those warnings, figuring they’ll be ready when it matters. This year, with meteorologists predicting a busier-than-average season, it’s more important than ever to be storm-ready. Cuts to the National Weather S…

NOAA Cuts Are Putting Our Coastal Communities At Risk

For Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast always comes with a constant thrum of worry — any small disturbance in the Atlantic has the potential to evolve into a major storm. And as hurricane season gets underway, the palace intrigue, staffing cuts at NOAA, and general upheaval of national leadership could have dire effects for people on these coasts. The post NOAA Cuts Are Putting Our Coastal Communities At Risk ap…

Sabrina Valenti | NOAA cuts put coastal communities at risk

By Sabrina B. Valenti Every summer brings the familiar joys of sunny weather, family barbecues, and beach vacations. But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast always comes with a constant thrum of worry — any small disturbance in the Atlantic has the potential to evolve into a major storm. And as hurricane season gets underway, the palace intrigue, staffing cuts, and general upheaval of the Trump administration…

With hurricane season ahead, Trump cuts leave Florida weather offices understaffed

MIAMI — With hurricane season only weeks away, federal budget cuts have left key Florida weather offices understaffed, and former employees worry that additional proposed reductions to staff and research could compromise not only accurate forecasts but potentially public safety.

Officials warn of emerging crisis as hurricane season approaches: 'They're worried'

With hurricane season only weeks away, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is supposed to help Americans recover from climate-fueled disasters, is facing a dangerous setback.  What's happening? According to internal sources reported by CNN, around 1,000 FEMA employees have accepted voluntary buyouts or early retirement offers in a workforce reduction effort led by the Department of Government Efficiency.  The exodus accounts for rough…