During a briefing, FEMA Administrator David Richardson claimed he was unaware that the U.S. has a hurricane season, baffling agency staff. With the season starting and NOAA predicting up to 10 hurricanes, his comments sparked confusion regarding his familiarity with FEMA's operations. Despite reassurances from the Department of Homeland Security that the remark was a joke and that the agency is prepared for the season, fears regarding staff departures and budget cuts have left many anxious about the agency's readiness to respond to the forecasted storms.
Richardson's remarks regarding his unfamiliarity with the hurricane season have raised significant concerns among FEMA staff about his knowledge and the agency's readiness for impending storms.
Despite Richardson's comments on disaster preparedness, many within FEMA are anxious that recent staff changes and budget reductions will hinder the agency's ability to respond effectively this hurricane season.
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