CNN/AP are Reporting...Mike Brown Out

#1 Postby **MWatkins** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:00 pm

From their front page:

AP: Mike Brown says he has resigned as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Details soon

http://www.cnn.com

MW

#2 Postby **cycloneye** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:07 pm

Embattled FEMA Director Mike Brown Resigns
Sep 12 3:00 PM US/Eastern

By RON FOURNIER
AP Political Writer

WASHINGTON

Federal Emergency Management Agency director Mike Brown said Monday he has resigned "in the best interest of the agency and best interest of the president," three days after losing his onsite command of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

"The focus has got to be on FEMA, what the people are trying to do down there," Brown told The Associated Press.

Associated Press also reporting it.

#3 Postby **feederband** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:09 pm

Can't say I didn't see that coming...

HurricaneGirl · #4 Postby **HurricaneGirl** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:12 pm

#5 Postby **feederband** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:13 pm

Now everyone can say it is all FEMA fault...

Frank2 · #6 Postby **Frank2** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:25 pm

Many good folks in FEMA - hopefully the new Director will do a better job.

Frank

#7 Postby **alicia-w** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:27 pm

FEMA hasnt done too much to impress me. After 7 years of living in Florida,it's my observation that they're a pretty mediocre bunch. Not a very efficient operation.

jpigott · #8 Postby **jpigott** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:29 pm

good riddance - no offense to Bush (i voted for the guy and i definetely lean to the right) but appointing Brown to head FEMA was an enormous mistake of judgment. For crying out loud, the guy was an equstrian judge, and he couldn't even hold that job.

stormie_skies · #9 Postby **stormie_skies** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:36 pm

I wonder if James Lee Witt would be willing to step in.......we need someone who knows what they are doing this time.

#10 Postby **feederband** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:38 pm

I think the whole organization needs to be relooked at ...Get it out of Homeland Security...Give it more funding and more power...I think the whole process needs to be changed as far as the red tape and I hope they can get this done by next season....

Frank2 · #11 Postby **Frank2** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:41 pm

Re: alicia-w's post

FEMA hasnt done too much to impress me. After 7 years of living in Florida, it's my observation that they're a pretty mediocre bunch. Not a very efficient operation.

What have you observed to make that kind of a statement?

Frank

P.S. The man in charge of FEMA operations for Hurricane Katrina would probably be a good choice, considering his Coast Guard background, since they are some of the best in coordinating emergency operations.

wxcrazytwo · #12 Postby **wxcrazytwo** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:46 pm

alicia-w wrote:FEMA hasnt done too much to impress me. After 7 years of living in Florida,it's my observation that they're a pretty mediocre bunch. Not a very efficient operation.

it seems like Texas hasn't impressed you either.. :wink:

#13 Postby **alicia-w** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:52 pm

wxcrazytwo wrote:
alicia-w wrote:FEMA hasnt done too much to impress me. After 7 years of living in Florida,it's my observation that they're a pretty mediocre bunch. Not a very efficient operation.

it seems like Texas hasn't impressed you either..

two ex-husbands and their families who are texans left me with some bad experiences. didnt leave anything there i had to go back and get.

#14 Postby **alicia-w** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:54 pm

Frank2 wrote:Re: alicia-w's post

FEMA hasnt done too much to impress me. After 7 years of living in Florida, it's my observation that they're a pretty mediocre bunch. Not a very efficient operation.

What have you observed to make that kind of a statement?

Frank

P.S. The man in charge of FEMA operations for Hurricane Katrina would probably be a good choice, considering his Coast Guard background, since they are some of the best in coordinating emergency operations.

I know several folks here in the NW Florida area who have yet to receive their checks from hurricane Ivan. One who did is now being asked to repay it and she doesnt know why. some of the local governments here still have not received millions of dollars in FEMA payments due from hurricane Ivan. I could go on and on,but those are the highlights.

Deb321 · #15 Postby **Deb321** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:56 pm

alicia-w wrote:
Frank2 wrote:Re: alicia-w's post

FEMA hasnt done too much to impress me. After 7 years of living in Florida, it's my observation that they're a pretty mediocre bunch. Not a very efficient operation.

What have you observed to make that kind of a statement?

Frank

P.S. The man in charge of FEMA operations for Hurricane Katrina would probably be a good choice, considering his Coast Guard background, since they are some of the best in coordinating emergency operations.

Saint Lucie County has not been repaid by FEMA for Frances and Jeanne yet either and now they probably wont be
I know several folks here in the NW Florida area who have yet to receive their checks from hurricane Ivan. One who did is now being asked to repay it and she doesnt know why. some of the local governments here still have not received millions of dollars in FEMA payments due from hurricane Ivan. I could go on and on,but those are the highlights.

#16 Postby **alicia-w** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:07 pm

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/sfl-femacoverage,0,6697347.storygallery?coll=sfla-news-utility

Here's a pretty comprehensive collection of FEMA anecdotes. Not all of them are FEMA's problems. Some are about the fraudulent claims filed with them.

wxcrazytwo · #17 Postby **wxcrazytwo** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:24 pm

alicia-w wrote:
wxcrazytwo wrote:
alicia-w wrote:FEMA hasnt done too much to impress me. After 7 years of living in Florida,it's my observation that they're a pretty mediocre bunch. Not a very efficient operation.

it seems like Texas hasn't impressed you either..

two ex-husbands and their families who are texans left me with some bad experiences. didnt leave anything there i had to go back and get.

there are only two things in texas, which one were they.. :wink:

LOL I am kidding. I am sorry for your bad experience.

wxcrazytwo · #18 Postby **wxcrazytwo** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:24 pm

alicia-w wrote:
wxcrazytwo wrote:
alicia-w wrote:FEMA hasnt done too much to impress me. After 7 years of living in Florida,it's my observation that they're a pretty mediocre bunch. Not a very efficient operation.

it seems like Texas hasn't impressed you either..

two ex-husbands and their families who are texans left me with some bad experiences. didnt leave anything there i had to go back and get.

I sorry..

Stratosphere747 · #19 Postby **Stratosphere747** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:35 pm

wxcrazytwo wrote:
alicia-w wrote:
wxcrazytwo wrote:
alicia-w wrote:FEMA hasnt done too much to impress me. After 7 years of living in Florida,it's my observation that they're a pretty mediocre bunch. Not a very efficient operation.

it seems like Texas hasn't impressed you either..

two ex-husbands and their families who are texans left me with some bad experiences. didnt leave anything there i had to go back and get.

there are only two things in texas, which one were they.. LOL I am kidding. I am sorry for your bad experience.

I doubt you want to bring that joke up if you decide to move to Ft Worth...

Would not be a wise decesion....

#20 Postby **jasons2k** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:13 pm

Apparently FEMA has promised the City of Houston reimbursements for Katrina expenses, but our Mayor pointed out the other day FEMA still owes the city a few million from Allison, over 4 years ago. Go figure.

I must be blind; I don't get the Texas joke. I've lived in both Florida and Texas and people are generally friendly in both states. I am very proud of the way our state has helped the last 2 weeks.

CNN/AP are Reporting...Mike Brown Out

CNN/AP are Reporting...Mike Brown Out

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