FEMA Director Michael Brown testifies before Congress
FEMA Director Michael Brown testifies before Congress
Description
Former FEMA Director Michael Brown testifies at a House Select Bipartisan committee hearing on preparations for Hurricane Katrina.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What does Rep. Shays believe the role of FEMA should have been prior to hurricane Katrina?
- What resources does Michael Brown say FEMA lacked?
- How does Mr. Brown describe working with the Governor of Louisiana and the Mayor of New Orleans?
- How did FEMA work with White House?
- Do you agree or disagree with what Rep. Shays says about the role of a coordinator?
- What do you believe FEMA’s responsibility is prior to natural disasters?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Committees
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Hurricane Katrina
- Natural Disaster