President Trump's staffing cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS) have raised concerns about public safety during severe weather. In Texas, the NWS faced criticism from local officials after inadequate forecasts contributed to tragedy during torrential rains and flash flooding that resulted in over 80 deaths. The Trump administration has reduced NWS staffing by at least 20% in many offices, limiting their operational capacity. Despite this, retired NWS officials noted that the agency did issue urgent flash flood warnings. However, communication between NWS and local authorities was questioned, highlighting a potential gap in emergency response.
Local officials criticized the National Weather Service's forecasts during severe flooding in Texas, indicating that staffing cuts may have compromised their effectiveness. Despite urgent flash flood warnings, inadequate coordination and communication between NWS and local officials intensified concerns about the agency's ability to respond to extreme weather events.
Staffing reductions at the National Weather Service, implemented during the Trump administration, have resulted in at least a 20% decrease in workforce at nearly half of the agency's 122 field offices. Many offices lack 24-hour staffing, raising alarms about the potential dangers to public safety during severe weather events.
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