President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Wednesday told the Senate that he would make staffing at the National Weather Service (NWS) a “top priority.”
The promise comes after lawmakers in both chambers expressed concern about NWS staffing amid heavy flooding in Texas last week that resulted in over 110 deaths, including the deaths of dozens of children, and storms in the southwest.
The commitment also comes as the traditional hurricane season heats up in the South and on the East Coast.
“If confirmed, I will ensure that staffing the Weather Service offices is a top priority,” Neil Jacobs, who served as the NOAA chief in an acting capacity during Trump’s first term, said. “It’s really important for the people to be there because they have relationships with the people in the local community.”
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