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The New Acting Administrator of FEMA Wrote a Novel. It’s Not Good.
David Richardson’s book is loosely based on his experiences fighting in Iraq. It suggests we have a pompous, ...
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FEMA in ‘transition phase’ this disaster season, agency chief says
David Richardson told staff in a private meeting that FEMA’s role won’t change much in 2025, even as the administration ...
New FEMA head tells staff: "Don't get in my way… I will run right over you"
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson warns FEMA personnel in first all-hands meeting, saying "I and I alone speak for ...
FEMA chief says agency will raise state burden for disasters to 50%
David Richardson, the new head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said on Thursday that states would in the future ...
FEMA's acting chief says agency will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's acting chief plans to shift responsibility for disaster recovery to states during ...
FEMA 'not ready' for hurricane season, internal review finds
As FEMA prepares for hurricane season starting on Jun 1, the agency is ill-prepared, according to an internal document ...
New FEMA head says he will 'run right over' staff who resist his changes
David Richardson, the new head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, told staff on Friday he will "run right over" ...
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Staff Exodus Challenges FEMA's Hurricane Preparedness Amid Policy Shifts
FEMA faces staffing shortages and morale issues, complicating preparations for a busy hurricane season. The Trump ...