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By Frances Vinall
The acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was joking when he said that he didn’t know the United States had a hurricane season, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes FEMA, said on Monday.
David Richardson’s comment to staff at a briefing on Monday was first reported by Reuters and drew swift, concerned reactions from Democratic lawmakers. The Atlantic hurricane season began Sunday and ends Nov. 30, with a 60 percent chance of above-normal activity this year and three to five major hurricanes expected, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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The comments express strong criticism of the Trump administration, particularly focusing on the acting head of FEMA's remark about not knowing the U.S. had a hurricane season, which was later claimed to be a joke. Many commenters view this as indicative of broader incompetence... Show more
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Office of the Administrator
Senior Official Performing the Duties of FEMA Administrator
Mr. David Richardson was previously appointed as the Assistant Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD). CWMD leads DHS efforts and coordinates with domestic and international partners to safeguard the United States against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
Mr. Richardson previously served as a United States Marine Corps ground combat officer. In uniform, he commanded artillery units, taught history at the George Washington University, strategy at the U.S. Army Field Artillery School, and Marine Corps Martial Arts. During the Long War, he served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Africa. Mr. Richardson was awarded for valor during combat operations.
Mr. Richardson hails from Waterford, Michigan. He received a B.S. in biology from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. He lives in Northern Virginia with his two sons.
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