SAVE NOAA & the National Weather Service

Below are instructions on how you can contact your congressmen, senators, and governor. I have also included templates of what to say that you can copy and paste into your message. Let's work together to save NOAA and the NWS!

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Subject: Urgent Action Needed to Address NOAA & NWS Layoffs

Dear [To],

I’m reaching out to express deep concern about the damaging impacts of recent NOAA/NWS layoffs under President Trump. Lives are at risk due to these cuts, and the fallout is already visible.

Here are the key points:

  • The NWS is world-renowned: A unique blend of government and private sector collaboration that has served as a model for other countries. Our tax dollars have already paid for these systems that corporate entities are trying to steal and sell back to us for a profit. Private weather companies will tell you they can’t do what they do without NOAA and the NWS.

  • The ROI for NOAA is among the highest in the federal government, benefiting numerous industries: aviation, emergency services, transportation, agriculture, and many more. Anything that has a supply chain is in danger.

  • Current layoffs are hurting NWS operations:

    • Gray, ME NWS office is critically understaffed and has suspended radiosondes, impacting forecast accuracy.

    • Weather forecast models are dependent on NOAA’s data—without it, private companies, TV stations, and weather apps will also fail.

    • Staff reductions are already impairing vital systems like watches, warnings, and weather radar.

  • Consequences of the cuts:

    • 3+ NWS offices have suspended weather balloon launches.

    • 11% of NWS Radar are down, hindering tornado and severe thunderstorm warning.

    • Over 10 NWS offices are critically understaffed.

  • Irreparable damage: Once these systems fail, they cannot be easily rebuilt unless the staff is put back in place immediately.

Additional Resources:

  • Fallout of current cuts: https://youtu.be/1OGSXMW2YMM

  • Q&A for popular questions: https://youtu.be/Oqg4S2vqqVI

I urge you to take action to stop this reckless dismantling of our weather infrastructure.

Thank you,
[Your Name]