The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is vital to American safety and economic health, tracking weather patterns and managing natural resources. Despite its crucial role, the Trump administration proposed significant budget cuts that could undermine these essential services. Historical data shows that NOAA's forecasts are instrumental in minimizing economic losses and saving lives during severe weather events. Each year, NOAA's National Weather Service provides millions of forecasts and warnings, making clear that funding the agency is an investment in public safety and economic vitality.
The Trump administration's proposed draconian, reckless and, in many cases, unlawful budget and personnel cuts to the agency should alarm us all. These cuts will do little to achieve their stated goal of reducing the size and cost of government.
Funding Noaa saves lives, guides critical industries, strengthens our economy and reinforces our global leadership.
Each year, Noaa's National Weather Service (NWS) issues more than 1.5 million forecasts and 50,000 weather warnings, saving billions of dollars in economic losses annually.
A recent study estimated that improvements in forecasting have resulted in an annual per-hurricane cost reduction of $5 billion.
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