FEMA Official Resigns Over Texas Flood Response | JQJO

Ken Pagurek, head of FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue, resigned, citing frustration with the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to restructure FEMA and new financial hurdles slowing disaster response. Sources say a new policy requiring Secretary Noem's approval for spending over $100,000 caused delays. Pagurek, a veteran of numerous disaster responses, had served as chief for a year. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin refuted claims of delays and defended the new financial oversight.