ALREADY UNDERSTAFFED, A GUTTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS A DANGER TO US ALL.

“EVEN WITH THE CURRENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE, HORRIBLE THINGS CAN HAPPEN — NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO GUT THEM. WE SHOULD BE MAKING IT MORE ROBUST.”

The epic hack and slash that is DOGE’s calling card is putting the lives of many Americans at risk. The more than 25% budget cut to an already understaffed National Weather service are the latest example.

The good folks at Grist.com have the story: https://grist.org/extreme-weather/the-kentucky-tornadoes-spur-mounting-anxiety-over-weather-service-warning-systems/

THE SQUEAKY WHEEL GETS THE GREASE

After you’re done reading (and sharing) the article think about giving your Congresspersons and senators a call to let them know how unhappy you are with what’s been going on.

THE HOUSE:The House Switchboard: 202-224-3121Search for your representative here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

THE SENATE:The Senate Switchboard: 202-224-3121Search for your Senators here: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm