From E&ENews: FEMA Leader is a No Show After Deadly TX Flooding. “David Richardson hasn’t made public appearances, statements or social media postings since last week’s flood. Former FEMA officials say that’s concerning”

“David Richardson hasn’t made public appearances, statements or social media postings since last week’s flood. Former FEMA officials say that’s concerning.

As the Federal Emergency Management Agency responds to the deadly flooding in Texas, one key resource is missing: the FEMA leader.

David Richardson, the agency’s acting administrator, has not been to the site of one of the nation’s deadliest floods in the U.S. in the past 25 years, upending a long practice of FEMA leaders making themselves visible after major disasters.

Public appearances by FEMA administrators, including meetings with governors and disaster survivors, have been a typical part of the nation’s disaster response, reassuring the public of federal support and showcasing political unity.”