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FEMA Chief Resigns Amid Criticism and Agency’s Uncertain Future

In the world of disaster response, absence at the wrong moment can be as damaging as the disaster itself. The resignation on Monday by David Richardson as the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency closed a short,

Acting FEMA chief David Richardson steps down as Trump admin continues reshaping agency operations

FEMA acting administrator David Richardson is stepping down after leading the agency through major hurricane season and comprehensive reforms. Karen Evans takes over Dec. 1.

FEMA chief departs agency

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) head David Richardson is departing the agency, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson confirmed Monday.  “The Federal Emergency Management
Scripps News on MSN

Acting FEMA administrator resigns as agency faces sweeping changes

David Richardson, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is stepping down from his role.

Cherfilus-McCormick steps down from subcommittee leadership post after federal indictment

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted on federal charges accusing her of stealing more than $5 million in FEMA funds.
The Miami Times

Trump’s FEMA council misses deadline for report on agency overhaul

The review council that President Donald Trump tasked with overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency was supposed to release its recommendations before Monday but missed the deadline.
Homeland Security Today

FEMA to Assess Pennsylvania’s Emergency Response Readiness in Nuclear Exercise at Limerick Generating Station

The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Limerick Generating Station.
The Texas Tribune on MSN

Trump administration considers moving FEMA to Texas and tapping state’s top emergency official, report says

According to Politico, federal officials could relocate the agency here and tap Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd to lead it.

Trump task force expected to propose changes to FEMA but doesn’t recommend eliminating it: Reports

A task force put together by the Trump administration charged with reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has come up with recommendations for changes to the agency but does not
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