3 June 09:20
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
Raluca Ioana Draghici
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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.
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Angajații FEMA, confuzi după ce șeful a declarat că nu era la curent cu sezonul uraganelor în SUA
DHS says FEMA head was joking when he said he wasn't aware of hurricane season
Noul şef al agenţiei americane pentru dezastre spune că nu ştia că SUA au un sezon al uraganelor / Personalul FEMA a rămas perplex (Reuters)
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