Craig Fugate, who directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during the Obama administration, confronted significant disaster events. Speaking with Amna Nawaz on the PBS News podcast “Settle In,” Fugate delved into how climate change is transforming disaster response efforts.
Fugate emphasized that climate change has introduced more frequent and severe weather-related events. This transformation demands a rethinking of emergency management strategies. Weather patterns have shifted, leading to new challenges in disaster prediction and response.
Climate change is altering the landscape of emergency management, requiring us to be adaptable and proactive in tackling these new issues,
stated Fugate.
The conversation also touched on recent criticism of FEMA becoming politicized. Fugate shared his views on maintaining agency neutrality amidst political pressures. He advocated for a focus on science-based decision-making to ensure effective disaster management.
Amna Nawaz, the interviewer, is known for her role as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour.
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