With Hurricane season looming just around the corner, it seems like the head honcho at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) decided to do a little spring cleaning. Less than two weeks before the new season kicks off, the big boss at FEMA decided to hit the reset button on the agency’s strategic plan. According to sources at WIRED, this plan is like the Holy Grail for FEMA, guiding them on how to prioritize when disaster strikes. And get this – they don’t even have a new plan in place yet. Talk about flying by the seat of your pants!
In a memo sent out to all FEMA employees on a random Wednesday, acting FEMA administrator David Richardson dropped the bombshell. He basically said, “Hey guys, that old plan? Yeah, it’s gone. It doesn’t make sense anymore. We’re gonna whip up a shiny new one for 2026-2030 this summer.” Sounds thrilling, doesn’t it? The old plan, put together back in 2022 by Deanne Criswell, was more of a roadmap for FEMA’s goals and priorities, rather than a step-by-step guide for specific disasters. And guess what? You can’t even find it on FEMA’s website anymore. Whoopsie daisy!
Now, some of the FEMA folks are scratching their heads over this whole situation. One employee spilled the tea, saying, “We’re all about planning around here. This strategic plan stuff is a big deal, even if we don’t see the effects right away.” And here’s the kicker – FEMA hasn’t even bothered to respond to all the fuss. It’s like they’re playing hard to get or something. The plan itself lays out some pretty lofty goals for FEMA, like promoting equity in emergency management, leading the charge on climate resilience, and keeping FEMA and the nation prepped and ready for action. Sounds like a lot of work, if you ask me.
