NOAA Reportedly Told Staff Not To Contradict Trump On Dorian's Path

NOAA reportedly instructed employees not to contradict President Trump's claims about Hurricane Dorian threatening Alabama, despite forecasts showing minimal risk. This directive, seen by the Washington Post, advised staff to adhere to official forecasts. Although Trump wasn't named, it was understood internally to refer to him. After Trump's tweet about Alabama being at risk, the National Weather Service in Birmingham clarified the forecast, leading to NOAA's directive. NOAA's acting chief scientist is investigating if the agency's response violated policies and ethics.

What was the main instruction given to employees in the agency-wide directive?

• To avoid discussing the hurricane publicly

• To support President Trump's claims about the hurricane

• To contradict any social media posts about the hurricane

• To adhere to official National Hurricane Center forecasts

What did President Trump claim about Hurricane Dorian's impact on Alabama?

• It would miss Alabama entirely

• It would not affect Alabama at all

• It would hit Alabama harder than expected

• It would only bring light rain to Alabama

How did the National Weather Service in Birmingham respond to President Trump's tweet?

• They issued a warning for Alabama

• They confirmed the President's statement

• They remained silent on the issue

• They pointed out the minimal risk to Alabama

What was unusual about the NOAA map shown by President Trump?

• It was a historical map from a previous hurricane

• It appeared to be altered to include Alabama

• It showed the storm hitting Florida

• It was a satellite image

What action did NOAA's acting chief scientist take regarding the agency's response?

• He launched an investigation into policy violations

• He issued a public apology

• He resigned from his position

• He supported the President's claims