As someone deeply concerned with public safety across the globe, the removal of the spaghetti hurricane models from the South Florida Water Management District's website affects me personally. These spaghetti models were not just confined to Florida but were critical tools used to foresee the course of storms from anywhere in the world.

The spaghetti models allowed individuals, families and emergency services to trace, understand, and plan for the potential paths hurricanes could take. They provided essential forecasting that not only enhanced preparedness, but also saved lives. According to the National Hurricane Center, these models have been instrumental in reducing hurricane fatalities by approximately 50% in the U.S. over the past few decades (National Hurricane Center, 2016).

The sudden and unexplained removal of this service from the public's sight is both confusing and dangerous. It disrupts the necessary process of planning for severe weather conditions, endangering the lives and properties of many in the process.

Return the spaghetti plots to the South Florida Water Management District website. Give the world back a tool they can use to safely prepare for the stormy days ahead. Sign this petition to urge the South Florida Water Management District to restore the spaghetti hurricane models on their website. Your action today can help to secure a safer tomorrow for all of us.