Firings at US weather and oceans agency risk lives and economy, former agency heads warn
- At least 880 jobs have been lost at NOAA nationwide due to cuts from the Trump administration, according to U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, D-Washington.
- State Climatologist Larry O'Neill warns that cuts to the National Weather Service could critically impact weather forecasts and public safety in Oregon.
- Dennis Feltgen, former communications director for the National Hurricane Center, stated that reduced forecast quality could lead to lost lives and increased property damage.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plans to cut over 1,000 workers, about 10% of its staff, affecting hurricane tracking and storm response capabilities.
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Meteorology Services: Cuts by Elon Musk's DOGE will also have impacts in Canada
A meteorologist who had called on the mayor of Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, to recommend that residents evacuate from the post-tropical storm Fiona trajectory in 2022 said that cuts to U.S. weather services could have an impact on Atlantic Canada, an area prone to hurricanes.

Cuts to U.S. weather agency will be felt in Canada — especially in hurricane season
A meteorologist who made a life-saving call to Newfoundland says cuts to weather services in the United States could have impacts in hurricane-prone Atlantic Canada.
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