Rebecca Hersher
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10 appearances
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first heard Jul 2025
last heard 3 Sep
Rebecca Hersher’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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Richardson took over at FEMA in May 2025.
He was at the agency for about six months and says during that time the Trump administration changed course, and now the country's top disaster agency is here to stay.
FEMA and the White House declined to answer questions from NPR about the administration's goals for the agency.
Rebecca Hersher, NPR News.
FEMA is responsible for responding to major disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires.
The agency has struggled for decades to adequately help survivors of disasters.
A new bill introduced by Vermont Senator Peter Welch would make it easier for rural towns to get FEMA assistance and to access federal money to help prevent damage from extreme weather.
A separate bill pending in Congress proposes even more drastic changes, including making FEMA a cabinet level agency that reports directly to the president.
Meanwhile, the president has created a FEMA reform council that's supposed to make recommendations later this year.
Rebecca Hersher, NPR News.
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