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Cuts to U.S. weather agency will be felt in Canada — especially in hurricane season
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Fired NOAA workers say cuts could hinder weather forecasts and programs to keep people safe
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NOAA firings raise concerns over agency's ability to forecast hurricanes and more
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‘Bad things could happen’: Meteorologist jobs cut after historic hurricane season
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the ...
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Key FactsNOAA Layoffs Threaten Weather Forecast Accuracy
Mar 01 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theatlantic.com
- Layoffs at NOAA, affecting numerous employees, jeopardize the reliability of weather forecasts.
- The National Weather Service is already struggling with staff shortages, leading to a reduction in weather data and warnings.
- The dismissal of employees with years of experience undermines the agency's future workforce planning.
- The ability to make accurate weather predictions is becoming increasingly important as extreme weather events rise and public risks grow.
Senior Leaders Are Leaving FEMA: Along with about 1,000 rank-and-file workers, FEMA is losing some of the managers most experienced in handling emergency efforts ...
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Hurricane season is 3 months away. Will it be as active as last year?: The 2025 hurricane season could be different from 2024 because of changing climate ...
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FEMA Is Ending Door-to-Door Canvassing in Disaster Areas: As it shifts responsibility for recovery efforts to local authorities, FEMA workers will stop knocking ...
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Key FactsTennessee Reports 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Atlanta
May 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported Saturday morning in Tennessee, felt in Atlanta and parts of North Carolina.
- The quake occurred shortly after 9 a.m. EDT, approximately 12 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, about 30 miles south of Knoxville.
- More than 23,000 public reports were received by USGS within the first hour after the earthquake.
- The region experiences seismic activity, with a 5% chance of aftershocks of magnitude 4 or greater in the upcoming week.
"Earthquakes in the East are felt over a much larger distance and by more people."— Ayesha Davis, USGS spokeswoman, explains the impact of earthquakes in the Eastern U.S.
Image from the original article. Source: Leader of FEMA Is Dismissed as Trump Administration Takes Aim at the Agency: The ouster of Cameron Hamilton, less than a month before the start of the hurricane ...
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Key FactsFEMA Chief Issues Stark Warning to Staff
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson warned staff in his initial meeting that he alone speaks for the agency and will not tolerate any obstruction.
- He emphasized the importance of fulfilling the president's directives and announced a review of all internal preparations for 2025.
- Richardson instructed staff to read two recent memos outlining assessments of FEMA's readiness and organizational structure.
- He plans to hold a town hall in the near future to address staff questions but stressed the need for them to first read the memos.
I have never read a book on leadership, but I’m fine operating in chaos and a very ambiguous environment.— David Richardson, the acting FEMA Administrator, during his first address to FEMA employees.
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After supporting Hamas: The band Kneecap is disinvited from the Hurricane | and Southside Festivals
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US weather forecasting is more crippled than previously known as hurricane season nears
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Warning systems for floods, hurricanes, and famine are suffering from Donald Trump’s data purge
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Scientists say NOAA cuts by Trump undermine improvements in hurricane forecasts: The Trump administration is targeting top climate and weather labs for cuts ...
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