In 2023, the National Hurricane Center deemed the HFIP Corrected Consensus Approach (HCCA) one of the top hurricane prediction models but it remains withheld due to a proprietary contract.
Lauren Harper criticized NOAA's decision, stating, "Placing business interests over public disclosure cannot be the precedent for public-private industry partnerships, especially in life-saving contexts."
Calls for earlier data release are growing amid calls to prioritize public interest over contractual obligations that could save lives, especially post-disaster.
Withholding crucial hurricane forecast information not only impacts the general public's safety but also hampers other government agencies, like FEMA, from fully utilizing available data.
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