The former head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has a startling proposal after a report found the agency is “not ready” for hurricane season. Michael Brown, who led FEMA during Hurricane Katrina,

FEMA acting chief David Richardson has laid out the agency's intent for this upcoming hurricane season, cementing plans to push more responsibility to the states for disaster response and recovery while continuing federal support “when deemed necessary.

David Richardson told staff in a private meeting that FEMA’s role won’t change much in 2025, even as the administration considers reducing aid to