Statement of FEMA Administrator David Paulison
Committed to FEMA and the American People
Release Date: April 2, 2008
Release Number: HQ-08-053
A number of media outlets are reporting today that I am resigning as FEMA Administrator. Let me be clear: I have no plans to leave at this time, and am committed to moving FEMA's mission forward.
My comments during a media event this morning have been taken out of context. It is a fact that I serve President Bush, and therefore my service will end when we move into the next administration. However, I can assure you that this announcement is not imminent. I have no job offers and have no plans to leave FEMA at this time.
My energy continues to be focused on building New FEMA and preparation for the upcoming hurricane season and the transition.
Reports like this undermine our efforts to improve the morale of our employees and hinder our efforts to rebuild this organization.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 02-Apr-2008 13:37:11