David Richardson, the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator (FEMA), made controversial comments about the hurricane season, raising concerns about the agency's preparedness

FEMA Director David Richardson stirred controversy during a meeting, leaving staffers confused about the seriousness of his comments about hurricane season. Although a spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security said it was a joke, criticism from Democrats suggests that Richardson, with no experience in disaster management, is not suited for his role. Concerns persist about the agency's preparations for a storm season forecast to be more intense.