NOAA recently unveiled its outlook for the 2025 hurricane season which points to warmer-than-normal ocean waters that could lead to more intense storms. Some are worried about how staffing cuts to NOAA and FEMA will hinder response efforts.

Jim goes one-on-one with Jared Moskowitz on a variety of topics, with a focus on the congressman's belief that cuts made to FEMA will hinder its ability to be ready to respond what hurricane season might bring.

NOAA predicted an above average hurricane season with at least 3 major hurricanes. This as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem approved a request to keep over 2,000 FEMA employees who were set to leave after President Trump said he could do away with the department.

Oklahomans are now able to receive assistance from FEMA for the March 14-21 wildfires, and officials are urging recipients to spend their money wisely and legally.

Now that the Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, lawmakers and emergency preparedness officials around the country are becoming anxious about the Trump administration’s staffing cuts at the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.