In wake of deep cuts, NOAA says it will hire for ‘mission-critical’ weather service positions
The National Oceanic and Air Force Administration said on Monday that it will rent “important field positions” in the middle Warnings from experts that the national service has been sharply reduced Just as the hurricane season reaches.
A spokesman for the agency said in a statement that positions will be announced under a temporary postponement of the federal government’s employment pause on a large scale “to stabilize the front lines operations.” NOAA also said that they fill some field office openings by resetting employees, including some temporary appointments.
The agency did not mention the number of jobs to be published and refused to provide more details.
Elon MuskThe Ministry of Governmental efficiency in the NOS and NOAA-which provides daily weather forecasts, updated harsh storm warnings, climate control and harsh weather-tracking-earlier this year.
Hundreds of weather forecasts and other federal employees were launched It was placed in the case of the test in February, followed by a later tour of More than 1000 reduction in the agency. By April, nearly half of the expected NWS offices 20 % was vacant rates. The Federal Emergency Management Agency was also affected.
The scientific community will look at the new appointments in particular, as the agency expects The busy hurricane season and More hurricanes. In recent years, Climate changed by greenhouse gases It has fed more Repeated, deadly, expensive and increasing storms.
The weather service task includes warning people in danger with enough time to evacuate or find a safe shelter. Forced weather discounts predicts to reduce working hours or no longer employees during the night in less important periods.
The informers and experts have warned of the consequences of lack of employment Weather Amidst the harsh weather and American economy.
“In 2024, Noaa was able to provide some of the most accurate weather forecasts so far for active hurricanes,” said Mark Alesi, the fellow of the scientists concerned, Mark Alesi. “These accurate predictions have become incredibly possible by NOAA fully funded.
“Although the aggravating climate and extremist effects are felt throughout the country, Trump The administration has followed its inhuman agenda, which will be left to people on the front lines of disasters in a greater danger. “
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