Disaster Management

FEMA staff baffled agency head unaware of hurricane season

David Richardson, who has led FEMA since early May, made the statement. It was not clear to staff whether he meant it literally or as a joke

Upazila executive officers can buy iron sheets, blankets for relief

"Previously, blankets and corrugated iron sheets were distributed centrally, which often resulted in delays. Now, they will be collected and distributed at the field level"

Earthquakes are bad, not being properly prepared is worse