One of the ways this particularly this recision package is putting people at risk and I know you've been outspoken about the response to disasters in your state is is about an emergency alert systems which I know Arizona is one of the states that really relies on. This is funding that could also impact that. Tell me about your concern there and and what you worry about for rural communities in that regard.We've got this devastating fire going on in the Grand Canyon. It's 0% contained. It's done uh a huge am ...

Uh joining us now, meteorologist and analyst Alan Gerard. He retired in March after almost 35 years with the National Weather Service and Noah. More rec most recently, he was director of a group dedicated to improving warnings and forecasts at Noah's National Severe Storm Lab, which is in danger of closing due to budget cuts.Um Alan, it's really good to have you. Uh what do you think needs to happen now. Well, I I mean obviously the first thing is, you know, just having listened to the story you just told i ...