What hurricane season? FEMA chief flusters staffers by appearing not to know about peak storm period

During a recent staff meeting, David Richardson, the current head of FEMA, surprised employees by seeming unaware that the hurricane season had started. The incident occurred in light of the NOAA’s prediction of an active hurricane season. Some sources suggested that Richardson’s comment may have been meant as a joke, but regardless, it did not instill confidence in the leader who lacks disaster management experience. Richardson’s message to staff at the beginning of his tenure was blunt, indicating his determination to fulfill President Trump’s directives, even if it meant overriding others. President Trump has previously considered eliminating federal disaster relief efforts, leaving states to handle crises like hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires independently.