"The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) is leaving the agency, a senior Trump administration official said on Monday. David Richardson resigned after only a brief stint leading the agency amid a furor over his responsiveness, especially during the catastrophic flooding in Texas during the summer that swept away a children's camp and killed more than 130 people."
"Richardson's departure was confirmed by an unnamed official, according to Reuters, and is taking place while the Atlantic hurricane season is still under way. He is a former US Marine Corps officer and becomes the second Fema head to leave or be fired since May. Richardson has been accused of keeping a low profile during the deadly Texas flash floods in July. He had already baffled staff in June when he said he was unaware the country had a hurricane season."
David Richardson resigned as acting FEMA administrator after six months amid criticism for a low-profile response to catastrophic Texas flooding that killed more than 130 people. The resignation was confirmed by an unnamed official while the Atlantic hurricane season remains under way. Richardson, a former US Marine Corps officer, becomes the second FEMA head to leave or be fired since May. Richardson had baffled staff by saying he was unaware the country had a hurricane season and reportedly pledged to run over anyone who resisted changes and centralize decision-making. The Trump administration has expressed intent to dismantle FEMA and no successor has been named.
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