FEMA head Michael Brown recalled to Washington

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Friday, September 9, 2005

Michael Brown

US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director Michael Brown has been recalled to Washington after criticism of his role in managing the Hurricane Katrina crisis. US Coast Guard Vice Admiral Thad W. Allen replaces him as the direct head of operations.

Questions are being raised over Brown's background and his claims of previous experience in disaster management. US Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff is to hold a press conference in Baton Rouge at 13:45 EDT, where it is expected that an announcement will be made over Brown's future role.

Thad Allen

Sources

• Daren Fonda and Rita Healy "How Reliable Is Brown's Resume?". TIME magazine, September 8, 2005

• Catherine Herridge/Associated Press "FEMA Chief Taken Off On-Site Relief Efforts". Fox News, September 09, 2005

• Peter Baker "FEMA Director Replaced as Head Of Relief Effort". The Washington Post, September 10, 2005

• Nancy Steinbach "New Commander Named for Storm Recovery Efforts". Voice of America, September 10, 2005
  

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