FEMA Administrator William “Brock” Long is said to be resisting an effort by Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to replace him over his alleged misuse of government vehicles. “After Katrina, the qualification to be FEMA administrator drastically changed. Those who’ve worked with Long describe him as “revered” among FEMA staff and state-level disaster management officials. Others worry that even if Long survives, the frayed relationship with Nielsen could exacerbate existing issues between FEMA and DHS. “During disasters, the FEMA administrator is the principal adviser to the president.

Source: Washington Post September 15, 2018 18:45 UTC