A previous leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently discussed with National Public Radio how a closure of the Department of Homeland Security might impact disaster response operations.
Deanne Criswell, who previously served as FEMA’s administrator, participated in an interview with NPR’s Leila Fadel to examine the potential consequences that a DHS shutdown could have on the emergency management agency’s day-to-day functions.
The conversation centered on understanding how such a government closure might influence FEMA’s capacity to carry out its critical disaster relief mission during times when communities need assistance most.
