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The NOAA officials defending Trump's bogus Hurricane Dorian Alabama claim

By Olivia Paschal

September 9, 2019 - Neil Jacobs, the federal agency's acting head, was reportedly one of the people behind its controversial statement that attempted to lend credibility to the president's incorrect claim that the storm would impact Alabama. He was assisted by Julie Kay Roberts, the NOAA chief of staff and communications director who previously worked for the Trump campaign.

Southern leaders fiddle while coasts threatened with drowning

By Sue Sturgis

August 7, 2012 - As sea levels rise due to global warming, politicians across the hard-hit South are blocking efforts to address the problem.

Funds flow toward coastal restoration

By Desiree Evans

August 18, 2008 - An

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Gulf Watch: National Hurricane Center gadfly shooed out

By Sue Sturgis

July 12, 2007 - We've reported here on concerns raised by National Hurricane Center Director Bill Proenza that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was wasting money on a frivolous 200th anniversary celebration while front-line researchers faced budget shortfalls and a failing satelli

Hurricane season sales tax break

By R. Neal

May 23, 2006 - For the second year in a row, the State of Florida declared a 12 day sales tax exemption on supplies and other merchandise used for hurricane preparation. The tax holiday started Sunday, and continues through June 1st, the start of hurricane season. Tax exempt items include: Flashlights and portable, self-powered light sources – $20 or less Portable radios, two-way radios and weather-band radios – for $50 or less Flexible waterproof sheeting (tarps) – $50 or less Gas or diesel fuel containers – $25 or less Batteries – $30 or less

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Priorities

By R. Neal

September 23, 2005 - Posted by R. Neal

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Heartbreaking tragedy in Texas...

By R. Neal

September 23, 2005 - Posted by R. Neal WILMER, Texas: A bus carrying elderly evacuees from Hurricane Rita caught fire and was rocked by explosions early Friday on a gridlocked highway near Dallas, killing as many as 24 people, authorities said.

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Uh oh

By Chris Kromm

September 21, 2005 - Weather.com as of 12:20 pm: