Michael Brown, Director of FEMA resigns

Monday, September 12, 2005

Michael Brown, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced his resignation as Director. Brown had come under criticism for FEMA's slow reaction and handling of the devastation in New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina. Last week Michael Chertoff, head of the Department of Homeland Security, relieved Brown as leader of the relief efforts in New Orleans and appointed Coast Guard Admiral Thad W. Allen in his place.

Brown told the Associated Press that the focus had to be FEMA and the efforts of people in the disaster areas. Brown also said that his resignation was in the best interests of the agency and President Bush, who himself, has received criticism over the handling of the disaster.

Sources

Associated Press. "FEMA Director Michael Brown resigns" — MSNBC, September 12, 2005

Associated Press. "FEMA Chief Brown Resigns" — Fox News, September 12, 2005

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