Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) head David Richardson is leaving the agency.
According to a spokesperson with the Department of Homeland Security, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator David Richardson is confirmed to be departing FEMA, though a reason was not provided.
In a statement shared with The Hill, DHS thanked Richardson for his years of dedicated service at FEMA.
DHS also announced that FEMA Chief of Staff Karen Evans will take over for him starting December 1.
During his tenure at FEMA, Richardson faced scrutiny over handling of the devastating Texas floods and the Trump administration’s proposals to reform or even eliminate FEMA.
Richardson’s resignation was first reported by The Washington Post.
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