Rapid Hurricane Response to Coastal Ports a Goal of Navigation Response Teams

摘要

With an active hurricane season forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service,the organization is emphasizing planning and preparation,representatives said.Working in cooperation with other federal agencies,including the U.S.Coast Guard,the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency,NOAA responds to port emergencies with its Office of Coast Survey Navigational Response Teams (NRTs).