Well, in 1994 it seemed progress had been made. I remember FEMA being very responsive and useful during the Northridge EQ recovery period.

FEMA did a fantastic job during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, when hundreds of homes and apartments were declared unlivable. Rescue, food, water, and shelter was there instantly. No one ever complained about the government response to that emergency on ANY level.

ETA - he beat me to it ;)

seems like most of the complaints and issues have been focused on FEMA response in the south- hurricane response specifically.

Well then it's probably not a good thing that since Homeland Security got control of FEMA there hasn't been a single hurricane drill in the department.

Probably not-though just as clearly this is a long term issue

While one can't prepare for every scenario, I believe that preparing for some scenarios (or even one scenario) develops a method of approaching disasters that can be applied to new situations.

And yes, FEMA, like to admit it or not, Ms. Neph, was FANTASTIC during Clinton's terms, and sucked during both Daddy and Baby Bush's terms. Clinton went to Congress after his drastic upgrading of FEMA had been duly demonstrated to the nation and begged them to stop the practice of political appointments to the department, and to stick with the qualified personnel appointments that made the department a success under Clinton.

What happened under Bush? Mr. Arabian Horseman appointed head of the department that protects us in case of a disaster. Business as usual in Washington. But NOT under Clinton.


Now bow down and lick Clinton's boots like all you Republicans know you should!

This got a giggle out of me...and I hate Clinton :D

I can agree with you in hating Bush, but you cannot make me like Clinton.... or her husband ;)

Like or not like, I challenge any Republican to admit to approving of anything done under a democratic administration.

I seriously and truly cannot think of a single thing done by Baby Bush during his presidency that I approve of, but if you've got any suggestions to lay before me - I will give my honest answer even if it means approving of something Little Georgie did.