SCIENCEGEORGIA RECORDER
Calmer hurricane season expected in Atlantic as worries over federal response persist
The Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be less active due to El Niño, but concerns persist over federal agencies' ability to respond to storms due to proposed funding cuts. NOAA forecasts 8-14 named storms, with 3-6 becoming hurricanes, while policy analysts warn that reduced support for emergency response agencies could weaken state preparedness.
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