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‘You had to fend for yourself’: Hurricane Katrina haunts New Orleans as Trump guts disaster aid

As survivors and experts reflect on the storm 20 years on, fear is growing that the US is just as unprepared to take on extreme weather amid cuts to Fema

The Guardian - US

FEMA staffers warn Trump’s cuts will result in Katrina-level catastrophe

Nearly 200 current and former employees of the US emergency response agency urge Congress to protect FEMA.

Al Jazeera

Fema staff warn Trump’s cuts risk exposing US to another Hurricane Katrina

Workers say president’s attacks on the agency and lack of qualified leadership could lead to deadly catastrophe

The Guardian - US

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Hurricane Katrina: 3 painful lessons for emergency management are increasingly important 20 years later

Hurricane Katrina looms large in the history of American emergency management, both for what went wrong as the disaster unfolded and for the policy changes it triggered.

The Conversation

FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response 'a model' for dealing with disaster

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people

The Independent UK

At House hearing, scrutiny of FEMA handling of Texas floods - Roll Call

House Republicans and Democrats sharply scrutinized the federal response to the Texas flooding disaster that killed at least 135 people.

Roll Call

Fema director defends Texas flood response as ‘model’ for disasters

David Richardson’s comments follow claims of federal agency’s ‘incompetence’ and inaction during fatal floods

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Trump left Texas’ fate to a missing-in-action leader – even as 120 are dead and 160 remain missing

Lives were lost, but does Trump care?

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Trump cuts questioned as role of Fema in Texas highlights agency’s importance in natural disaster response

White House appears to be backing away from pledge to ‘phase out’ disaster-relief agency, even as key leaders have left

The Guardian - US

Deadly Texas flooding puts Trump’s past talk of eliminating FEMA to the test - Roll Call

President Trump has not talked about eliminating FEMA as the emergency response agency helps with recovery efforts from the Texas floods.

Roll Call

Where in the world is the FEMA head? Agency leader hasn’t been seen in over a week sparking concern

David Richardson has made no public appearances or statements following his appointment on May 8

The Independent UK

Deadly floods could be new normal as Trump guts federal agencies, experts warn

Trump’s ‘cuts and chaos’ to agencies are opposite of what’s needed for era of worsening weather disasters, experts say

The Guardian - US

States Left Without Aid After FEMA Was Not Told Trump Had Signed Off on Disaster Relief: Report

Because the Trump administration is refusing to coordinate directly with FEMA, delays in sending funds to states are putting lives at risk, officials warned.

Latin Times

Who Is David Richardson: Quick Facts About FEMA Chief Who 'Didn't Know About Hurricane Season' in US

FEMA chief David Richardson faces backlash after admitting he didn't know the US had a hurricane season, prompting questions about the agency's preparedness.

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'Incompetent' FEMA Chief Who Didn't Know U.S. Has a Hurricane Season Now Claims It Was a Joke

The Department of Homeland Security has released a statement claiming that the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was making a joke when he said he didn't know that the US had an official hurricane season.

Fortune

FEMA says it will stick with last year's hurricane plan after its director tells staff he 'didn't realize it was a season'

Spokesperson says the comment was a joke.

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‘Hadn’t been aware’: FEMA staff terrified after Trump appointed head said he’d never heard of hurricane season

Who could have predicted a Trump appointee would be dangerously incompetent?!

The Independent UK

DHS downplays FEMA Chief questioning hurricane season a ‘joke’

FEMA chief David Richardson alarmed staff members Monday when he reportedly made the remark during a briefing with staff members

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Salon

FEMA head: When is hurricane season?

David Richardson left staff shaking their heads when he appeared unaware that hurricane season had started

The Independent UK

Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins

As hurricane season begins, experts in storms and disasters are worried about massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to the storms

The Independent UK

FEMA's acting chief says agency will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states

FEMA acting chief David Richardson has laid out the agency's intent for this upcoming hurricane season, cementing plans to push more responsibility to the states for disaster response and recovery while continuing federal support “when deemed necessary.”

The Independent UK

'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff

The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is warning staff not to try to impede upcoming changes

Al Jazeera

‘I will run right over you’: New FEMA head issues warning to Trump critics

Acting director David Richardson addressed FEMA after congressional testimony led to the removal of his predecessor.

International Business Times

FEMA Acting Chief Ousted After Opposing Agency Dismantling Plan

DHS' Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem decided to remove Hamilton and appoint David Richardson as his replacement, effective immediately. However, she did not provide a reason for Hamilton's dismissal.

AAP

More insurance pain possible following LA fires

Insurance premiums are already rising in Australia and destructive fires in the United States may help keep costs high.

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