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FEMA Acting Administrator David Richardson has been absent during the federal response to the floods in Texas, prompting concerns about his leadership.
David Richardson hasn't made public appearances, statements or social media postings since last week's flood. Former FEMA officials say that's concerning.
As the Federal Emergency Management Agency responds to the deadly flooding in Texas, one key resource is missing: the FEMA leader. David Richardson, the agency’s acting administrator, has not been to ...
Joke or no joke, FEMA staff confused, concerned about budget cuts The remark was made during a briefing by David Richardson, who has led the Federal Emergency Management Agency since early May. The ...
Several employees told Business Insider that morale is low, as evidenced by some of the reactions to acting chief David Richardson's town hall.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's acting chief plans to shift responsibility for disaster recovery to states during the upcoming hurricane season.
David Richardson’s book is loosely based on his experiences fighting in Iraq. It suggests we have a pompous, self-aggrandizing womanizer heading emergency management.