The response of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its head Michael Brown to the Hurricane Katrina disaster was chaotic and ineffective.

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The response of FEMA and Michael Brown to Hurricane Katrina has been widely criticized for being disorganized, chaotic, and inadequate. The slow response and lack of coordination in providing basic needs such as food, water, and shelter to the victims of the hurricane have been blamed for the large number of deaths and displacement caused by the disaster. Brown himself came under scrutiny for his lack of qualifications and experience for the position he held at the time.

The Response of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Its