Federal Emergency Management Agency Leadership Change
The Federal Emergency Management Agency faced a leadership change just before hurricane season, with the acting administrator being replaced by another official from the Department of Homeland Security. The former administrator disagreed with proposals to dismantle FEMA.
Key Points
- Acting FEMA administrator pushed out and replaced by another official from DHS
- Former administrator disagreed with proposals to dismantle FEMA
- President Trump suggests states should take the lead on disasters
Cons
- Abrupt change in leadership
- Replacement lacks experience in managing natural disasters