FEMA Director Hurricane Relief Manager; You’re Outta there.

FEMA Director, Michael Brown has been relieved of his Katrina Duties. Who could not see this coming?

Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Michael Brown is being removed from his role managing Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, The Associated Press has learned.

Brown is being sent back to Washington from Baton Rouge, where he was the primary official overseeing the federal government’s response to the disaster, according to two federal officials who declined to be identified before the announcement.

According to the AP, FEMA director Michael Brown relieved of hurricane responsibilities.

Federal Emergency Management Agency director Michael Brown is being removed from his role managing hurricane Katrina relief efforts, The Associated Press has learned.

Brown is being sent back to Washington from Baton Rouge, where he was the primary official overseeing the federal government’s response to the disaster, according to two federal officials who declined to be identified before the announcement.

Wizbang seems to agree with the decision made, “FEMA Idiot Relieved of Duties (Thank God)”. We will second that motion.
Michelle Malkin; “accountability over cronyism in a time of crisis.” Agreed.

Update: According to KYW News Radio 1060; “Brown will be replaced by Coast Guard vice admiral Thad Allen, who was overseeing New Orleans relief and rescue efforts”.

As posted above an now confirmed by AP, Michael Brown will be replaced by Coast Guard vice admiral Thad Allen.

He will be replaced by Coast Guard Vice Adm. Thad Allen, who was overseeing New Orleans relief and rescue efforts, Chertoff said.

Also from the AP: Embattled Brown Taken Off Katrina Duty.

“Michael Brown has done everything he possibly could to coordinate the federal response to this unprecedented challenge,” Chertoff told reporters in Baton Rouge, La. Chertoff sidestepped a question on whether the move was the first step toward Brown’s leaving FEMA.

But a source close to Brown, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the FEMA director had been considering leaving after the hurricane season ended in November and that Friday’s action virtually assures his departure.

From CNN, “Chertoff would not allow Brown to answer a reporter’s question.”

Chertoff would not allow Brown to answer a reporter’s question as to whether this was the first step in Brown’s resignation. He also did not respond to a question regarding Time Magazine’s report that Brown’s resume contained inaccuracies. FEMA issued a statement calling the article “misleading.”