How has FEMA changed since Hurricane Katrina?

Name: How has FEMA changed since Hurricane Katrina?
Uploaded: 2015-08-29T20:35:45Z
Duration: P182S
Description: In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- FEMA -- was widely blamed for a lack of preparedness and an inadequate response. FEMA was slow to deliver food and supplies and housed displaced residents in toxic trailers. Since Katrina, the agency has undergone many reforms.

Clip: 08/29/2015 | 3m 2s

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- FEMA -- was widely blamed for a lack of preparedness and an inadequate response. FEMA was slow to deliver food and supplies and housed displaced residents in toxic trailers. Since Katrina, the agency has undergone many reforms.

Aired: 08/29/15

Rating: NR

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How has FEMA changed since Hurricane Katrina?

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