NOAA Says Top Officials Violated Ethics Policy Amid Hurricane Dorian

Top NOAA officials violated ethics by supporting Trump's false claim that Hurricane Dorian threatened Alabama, known as Sharpie Gate. Trump altered a map with a Sharpie to back his claim. NOAA's Birmingham office contradicted this, stating Alabama was not at risk. NOAA later issued a statement suggesting possible impacts, which investigators found was due to pressure on officials. Jacobs and Roberts, involved in the statement, denied policy violations.

What was the main reason for the NOAA officials' ethics violation?

• They released a statement supporting President Trump's claim about Hurricane Dorian.

• They altered weather data to mislead the public.

• They failed to predict the path of Hurricane Dorian accurately.

• They refused to communicate with the National Weather Service.

What was the 'Sharpie Gate' incident about?

• A communication error between NOAA and the National Weather Service.

• A public protest against NOAA's policies.

• A new weather prediction model introduced by NOAA.

• President Trump using a marker to alter a weather map.

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

• They stated that Alabama would not be affected by Hurricane Dorian.

• They issued a warning for Alabama.

• They confirmed the claim.

• They remained silent on the issue.

What did the panel of investigators conclude about the NOAA officials' actions?

• They intentionally misled the public.

• They felt pressured to support President Trump's claim.

• They acted independently without any external pressure.

• They were unaware of the scientific integrity policy.

What was the stance of Jacobs and Roberts regarding the violation of NOAA policy?

• They refused to comment on the issue.

• They were unsure about the policy's requirements.

• They believed they did not violate the policy.

• They admitted to violating the policy.