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“WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - A Florida-based federal emergency response team that reopens U.S. ports after storms and accidents is unstaffed this hurricane season largely due to widespread federal workforce reductions driven by the Trump administration, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
The closure of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s Navigation Response Team in Fernandina, Florida – one of the network’s six national locations - could mean slower response times and longer port closures if hurricanes slam into the U.S. Southeast this summer, the sources said.”
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"If hurricanes slam into the U.S. Southeast this summer"
When hurricanes slam into the US Southeast – likely Florida, again.
The closure of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s Navigation Response Team in Fernandina, Florida – one of the network’s six national locations - could mean slower response times and longer port closures if hurricanes slam into the U.S. Southeast this summer, the sources said.”
Trump Job Cuts Hobble NOAA Team That Reopens Ports After Hurricanes
At least six NWS offices have also stopped routine weather balloon launches that collect data for weather models.
"If hurricanes slam into the U.S. Southeast this summer"
When hurricanes slam into the US Southeast – likely Florida, again.

