The 2025 hurricane season is under way, but its start became a cringe-inducing moment for Floridians. Acting FEMA Director David Richardson, named in early May to run the crucial national disaster ...

In a 30-minute town hall meeting with staff Thursday, Richardson would not say whether the agency is ready for hurricane season when asked, according to multiple FEMA employees.

The latest erupted June 2 after reports surfaced that the agency's acting chief, David Richardson, said in a meeting with staff ‒ later explaining that it was a joke ‒ that he didn't know hurricane ...

The DHS defended David Richardson, the acting head of FEMA, claiming he was joking Monday when he said he was unaware the U.S. had an official hurricane season.

President Trump makes FEMA leadership changes weeks before hurricane season. During his first all-staff meeting, David Richardson reportedly warned employees against resisting change, stating, "I ...

The Department of Homeland Security defended David Richardson, claiming he was joking Monday when he said he was unaware the U.S. had an official hurricane season. Skip to content WKRN News 2 ...