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Protect Caribbean Communities: Demand Full Funding for Hurricane Preparedness and Climate Action
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Target: President of the United States, US Congress, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Goal: Ensure full federal funding for hurricane monitoring, forecasting, and disaster relief, while advancing climate action to protect Caribbean and southeastern US communities.
Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the Atlantic season, is bearing down on the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and other Caribbean nations. With sustained winds of 85 mph and the potential for rapid strengthening, Erin threatens to unleash heavy rains, dangerous flooding, and deadly surf conditions on communities already vulnerable from previous storms.
At the same time, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) faces budget cuts and layoffs as part of federal efforts to shrink government agencies. These cuts undermine our ability to forecast storms, warn the public, and coordinate disaster response—putting lives at risk, especially in marginalized and low-income communities.
Scientists warn that climate change, driven by fossil fuel emissions, is making hurricanes more intense and unpredictable. Last year, powerful storms like Hurricane Helene killed hundreds and devastated the region. We cannot afford to ignore these warnings or underfund the agencies tasked with keeping us safe.
We call on federal leaders to fully fund NOAA, FEMA, and all hurricane preparedness programs, and to invest in climate action that addresses the root causes of these intensifying storms.
Key Demands
- Restore and increase federal funding for NOAA, FEMA, and all hurricane forecasting and disaster response agencies.
- Implement robust early warning systems and community preparedness programs in the Caribbean and southeastern US.
- Invest in climate resilience infrastructure, including flood defenses and sustainable energy systems for vulnerable regions.
- Advance bold climate action by reducing fossil fuel emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources.
- Ensure equitable disaster relief and recovery for all affected communities, prioritizing those most at risk.
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