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Disgraced FEMA Ex–Dir. Brown – "I'm a Fashion God"
Katrina <katr...@neworleans.la>
11/3/2005 3:55:41 PM
Lawmaker: E–mails show Brown 'out of touch' during Katrina
WASHINGTON (CNN) –– Former Federal Emergency Management Director
Michael Brown, who resigned after stinging criticism of his handling
of the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina, exchanged e–mails about his
appearance on the day of the storm and seemed "out of touch" after
Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, a Louisiana congressman charged Wednesday.
"In the midst of the overwhelming damage caused by the hurricane and
enormous problems faced by FEMA, Mr. Brown found time to exchange
e–mails about superfluous topics," including "problems finding a
dog–sitter," according to Rep. Charlie Melancon, D–Louisiana, who
posted the e–mails on his Web site. (Copies of e–mails –– PDF)
Some of the e–mails from Brown indicate he may have been overwhelmed
by his responsibilities, Melancon said.
In an e–mail he sent the morning of the hurricane to Cindy Taylor,
FEMA's deputy director of public affairs, Brown wrote, "Can I quit
now? Can I come home?" A few days later, Brown wrote to an
acquaintance, "I'm trapped now, please rescue me."
Melancon, whose district south of New Orleans was devastated by the
hurricane, said Brown's lack of leadership and concern is illustrated
in more than 1,000 e–mails provided to the House committee now
assessing responses to the disaster by all levels of government.
Melancon said that on August 26, just days before Katrina made
landfall, Brown e–mailed his press secretary, Sharon Worthy, about his
attire, asking: "Tie or not for tonight? Button down blue shirt?"
A few days later, Worthy advised Brown: "Please roll up the sleeves of
your shirt all shirts. Even the President rolled his sleeves to just
below the elbow. In this [crisis] and on TV you just need to look more
hard–working."
On August 29, the day of the storm, Brown exchanged e–mails about his
attire with Taylor, Melancon said. She told him, "You look fabulous,"
and Brown replied, "I got it at Nordstroms. ... Are you proud of me?"
An hour later, Brown added: "If you'll look at my lovely FEMA attire,
you'll really vomit. I am a fashion god," according to the
congressman.
The e–mails came from Homeland Security Director Michael Chertoff, who
oversees FEMA, following a request by Melancon and Rep. Tom Davis,
R–Virginia, chairman of a House committee appointed to investigate
what went wrong during Katrina, Melancon said.
Although Chertoff has not turned over all the documents requested by
the committee, Melancon charged that the material received so far
contradicts testimony by Brown before the committee in which he
described himself as an effective leader.
Brown resigned in September amid accusations that FEMA acted too
slowly after Katrina hammered Louisiana and Mississippi, killing more
than 1,200 people. He defended the government's response and blamed
leaders in Louisiana for failing to act quickly as the hurricane
approached.
He acknowledged he made some mistakes as FEMA's director, but he
stressed that the agency "is not a first responder," insisting that
role belonged to state and local officials.
Brown could not be reached for comment Wednesday night on the e–mails
and Melancon's charges.
The lawmaker cited several e–mails that he said show Brown's failures.
(Melancon's analysis of e–mails –– PDF)
For instance, two days after Katrina, Marty Bahamonde, one of the only
FEMA employees in New Orleans, wrote to Brown that "the situation is
past critical."
"Here are some things you might not know. Hotels are kicking people
out, thousands gathering in the streets with no food or water.
Hundreds still being rescued from homes," Bahamonde said.
"The dying patients at the DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team)
tent being medivac. Estimates are many will die within hours.
Evacuation in process. Plans developing for [Superdome] evacuation but
hotel situation adding to problem. We are out of food and running out
of water at the dome, plans in works to address the critical need.
"FEMA staff is OK and holding own. DMAT staff working in deplorable
conditions. The sooner we can get the medical patients out, the sooner
we can get them out. Phone connectivity impossible."
Brown's entire response was: "Thanks for the update. Anything specific
I need to do or tweak?"
Two days later, on September 2, Brown received a message with the
subject "Medical help." At the time, thousands of patients were being
transported to the New Orleans airport, which had been converted to a
makeshift hospital. Because of a lack of ventilators, medical
personnel had to ventilate patients by hand for as long as 35 hours,
according to Melancon.
The text of the e–mail reads: "Mike, Mickey and other medical
equipment people have a 42 ft. trailer full of beds, wheelchairs,
oxygen concentrators, etc. They are wanting to take them where they
can be used but need direction.
"Mickey specializes in ventilator patients so can be very helpful with
acute care patients. If you could have someone contact him and let him
know if he can be of service, he would appreciate it. Know you are
busy but they really want to help."
Melancon said Brown didn't respond for four days, when he forwarded
the original e–mail to FEMA Deputy Chief of Staff Brooks Altshuler and
Deputy Director of Response Michael Lowder.
The text of Brown's e–mail to them read: "Can we use these people?"
Melancon also charged that few of the e–mails from Brown show him
assigning specific tasks to employees or responding to pressing
problems
On September 1, FEMA officials exchanged e–mails reporting severe
shortages of ice and water in Mississippi. They were to receive 60
trucks of ice and 26 trucks of water the next day, even though they
needed 450 trucks of each.
Robert Fenton, a FEMA regional response official, predicted "serious
riots" if insufficient supplies arrive.
Brown was forwarded the series of e–mails about the problem, but no
response from him is shown in the e–mails provided to the committee,
Melancon said.
Katrina came ashore along the Louisiana–Mississippi state line, after
being downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 4 storm. It flooded
80 percent of New Orleans. It was followed about a month later by
Hurricane Rita, which caused more damage and flooding.
Melancon and several other Democrats from districts directly affected
by Katrina were invited to participate as a ex–officio members of the
Katrina investigative committee, though they have no formal role.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi refused to appoint any Democrats to
the panel after GOP leaders rebuffed Democratic demands for an
independent probe.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/11/03/brown.fema.emails/index.html
WASHINGTON (CNN) –– Former Federal Emergency Management Director
Michael Brown, who resigned after stinging criticism of his handling
of the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina, exchanged e–mails about his
appearance on the day of the storm and seemed "out of touch" after
Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, a Louisiana congressman charged Wednesday.
"In the midst of the overwhelming damage caused by the hurricane and
enormous problems faced by FEMA, Mr. Brown found time to exchange
e–mails about superfluous topics," including "problems finding a
dog–sitter," according to Rep. Charlie Melancon, D–Louisiana, who
posted the e–mails on his Web site. (Copies of e–mails –– PDF)
Some of the e–mails from Brown indicate he may have been overwhelmed
by his responsibilities, Melancon said.
In an e–mail he sent the morning of the hurricane to Cindy Taylor,
FEMA's deputy director of public affairs, Brown wrote, "Can I quit
now? Can I come home?" A few days later, Brown wrote to an
acquaintance, "I'm trapped now, please rescue me."
Melancon, whose district south of New Orleans was devastated by the
hurricane, said Brown's lack of leadership and concern is illustrated
in more than 1,000 e–mails provided to the House committee now
assessing responses to the disaster by all levels of government.
Melancon said that on August 26, just days before Katrina made
landfall, Brown e–mailed his press secretary, Sharon Worthy, about his
attire, asking: "Tie or not for tonight? Button down blue shirt?"
A few days later, Worthy advised Brown: "Please roll up the sleeves of
your shirt all shirts. Even the President rolled his sleeves to just
below the elbow. In this [crisis] and on TV you just need to look more
hard–working."
On August 29, the day of the storm, Brown exchanged e–mails about his
attire with Taylor, Melancon said. She told him, "You look fabulous,"
and Brown replied, "I got it at Nordstroms. ... Are you proud of me?"
An hour later, Brown added: "If you'll look at my lovely FEMA attire,
you'll really vomit. I am a fashion god," according to the
congressman.
The e–mails came from Homeland Security Director Michael Chertoff, who
oversees FEMA, following a request by Melancon and Rep. Tom Davis,
R–Virginia, chairman of a House committee appointed to investigate
what went wrong during Katrina, Melancon said.
Although Chertoff has not turned over all the documents requested by
the committee, Melancon charged that the material received so far
contradicts testimony by Brown before the committee in which he
described himself as an effective leader.
Brown resigned in September amid accusations that FEMA acted too
slowly after Katrina hammered Louisiana and Mississippi, killing more
than 1,200 people. He defended the government's response and blamed
leaders in Louisiana for failing to act quickly as the hurricane
approached.
He acknowledged he made some mistakes as FEMA's director, but he
stressed that the agency "is not a first responder," insisting that
role belonged to state and local officials.
Brown could not be reached for comment Wednesday night on the e–mails
and Melancon's charges.
The lawmaker cited several e–mails that he said show Brown's failures.
(Melancon's analysis of e–mails –– PDF)
For instance, two days after Katrina, Marty Bahamonde, one of the only
FEMA employees in New Orleans, wrote to Brown that "the situation is
past critical."
"Here are some things you might not know. Hotels are kicking people
out, thousands gathering in the streets with no food or water.
Hundreds still being rescued from homes," Bahamonde said.
"The dying patients at the DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team)
tent being medivac. Estimates are many will die within hours.
Evacuation in process. Plans developing for [Superdome] evacuation but
hotel situation adding to problem. We are out of food and running out
of water at the dome, plans in works to address the critical need.
"FEMA staff is OK and holding own. DMAT staff working in deplorable
conditions. The sooner we can get the medical patients out, the sooner
we can get them out. Phone connectivity impossible."
Brown's entire response was: "Thanks for the update. Anything specific
I need to do or tweak?"
Two days later, on September 2, Brown received a message with the
subject "Medical help." At the time, thousands of patients were being
transported to the New Orleans airport, which had been converted to a
makeshift hospital. Because of a lack of ventilators, medical
personnel had to ventilate patients by hand for as long as 35 hours,
according to Melancon.
The text of the e–mail reads: "Mike, Mickey and other medical
equipment people have a 42 ft. trailer full of beds, wheelchairs,
oxygen concentrators, etc. They are wanting to take them where they
can be used but need direction.
"Mickey specializes in ventilator patients so can be very helpful with
acute care patients. If you could have someone contact him and let him
know if he can be of service, he would appreciate it. Know you are
busy but they really want to help."
Melancon said Brown didn't respond for four days, when he forwarded
the original e–mail to FEMA Deputy Chief of Staff Brooks Altshuler and
Deputy Director of Response Michael Lowder.
The text of Brown's e–mail to them read: "Can we use these people?"
Melancon also charged that few of the e–mails from Brown show him
assigning specific tasks to employees or responding to pressing
problems
On September 1, FEMA officials exchanged e–mails reporting severe
shortages of ice and water in Mississippi. They were to receive 60
trucks of ice and 26 trucks of water the next day, even though they
needed 450 trucks of each.
Robert Fenton, a FEMA regional response official, predicted "serious
riots" if insufficient supplies arrive.
Brown was forwarded the series of e–mails about the problem, but no
response from him is shown in the e–mails provided to the committee,
Melancon said.
Katrina came ashore along the Louisiana–Mississippi state line, after
being downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 4 storm. It flooded
80 percent of New Orleans. It was followed about a month later by
Hurricane Rita, which caused more damage and flooding.
Melancon and several other Democrats from districts directly affected
by Katrina were invited to participate as a ex–officio members of the
Katrina investigative committee, though they have no formal role.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi refused to appoint any Democrats to
the panel after GOP leaders rebuffed Democratic demands for an
independent probe.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/11/03/brown.fema.emails/index.html
"Sam Snide" <ssn...@i–s–e.com>
11/3/2005 4:06:33 PM
I read the PDF of the entire text of this asshole's e–mails. He needs to be
brought up on charges of criminal negligence and manslaughter.
"Katrina" <katr...@neworleans.la> wrote in message
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brought up on charges of criminal negligence and manslaughter.
"Katrina" <katr...@neworleans.la> wrote in message
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Lawmaker: E–mails show Brown 'out of touch' during Katrina
WASHINGTON (CNN) –– Former Federal Emergency Management Director
Michael Brown, who resigned after stinging criticism of his handling
of the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina, exchanged e–mails about his
appearance on the day of the storm and seemed "out of touch" after
Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, a Louisiana congressman charged Wednesday.
"In the midst of the overwhelming damage caused by the hurricane and
enormous problems faced by FEMA, Mr. Brown found time to exchange
e–mails about superfluous topics," including "problems finding a
dog–sitter," according to Rep. Charlie Melancon, D–Louisiana, who
posted the e–mails on his Web site. (Copies of e–mails –– PDF)
Some of the e–mails from Brown indicate he may have been overwhelmed
by his responsibilities, Melancon said.
In an e–mail he sent the morning of the hurricane to Cindy Taylor,
FEMA's deputy director of public affairs, Brown wrote, "Can I quit
now? Can I come home?" A few days later, Brown wrote to an
acquaintance, "I'm trapped now, please rescue me."
Melancon, whose district south of New Orleans was devastated by the
hurricane, said Brown's lack of leadership and concern is illustrated
in more than 1,000 e–mails provided to the House committee now
assessing responses to the disaster by all levels of government.
Melancon said that on August 26, just days before Katrina made
landfall, Brown e–mailed his press secretary, Sharon Worthy, about his
attire, asking: "Tie or not for tonight? Button down blue shirt?"
A few days later, Worthy advised Brown: "Please roll up the sleeves of
your shirt all shirts. Even the President rolled his sleeves to just
below the elbow. In this [crisis] and on TV you just need to look more
hard–working."
On August 29, the day of the storm, Brown exchanged e–mails about his
attire with Taylor, Melancon said. She told him, "You look fabulous,"
and Brown replied, "I got it at Nordstroms. ... Are you proud of me?"
An hour later, Brown added: "If you'll look at my lovely FEMA attire,
you'll really vomit. I am a fashion god," according to the
congressman.
The e–mails came from Homeland Security Director Michael Chertoff, who
oversees FEMA, following a request by Melancon and Rep. Tom Davis,
R–Virginia, chairman of a House committee appointed to investigate
what went wrong during Katrina, Melancon said.
Although Chertoff has not turned over all the documents requested by
the committee, Melancon charged that the material received so far
contradicts testimony by Brown before the committee in which he
described himself as an effective leader.
Brown resigned in September amid accusations that FEMA acted too
slowly after Katrina hammered Louisiana and Mississippi, killing more
than 1,200 people. He defended the government's response and blamed
leaders in Louisiana for failing to act quickly as the hurricane
approached.
He acknowledged he made some mistakes as FEMA's director, but he
stressed that the agency "is not a first responder," insisting that
role belonged to state and local officials.
Brown could not be reached for comment Wednesday night on the e–mails
and Melancon's charges.
The lawmaker cited several e–mails that he said show Brown's failures.
(Melancon's analysis of e–mails –– PDF)
For instance, two days after Katrina, Marty Bahamonde, one of the only
FEMA employees in New Orleans, wrote to Brown that "the situation is
past critical."
"Here are some things you might not know. Hotels are kicking people
out, thousands gathering in the streets with no food or water.
Hundreds still being rescued from homes," Bahamonde said.
"The dying patients at the DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team)
tent being medivac. Estimates are many will die within hours.
Evacuation in process. Plans developing for [Superdome] evacuation but
hotel situation adding to problem. We are out of food and running out
of water at the dome, plans in works to address the critical need.
"FEMA staff is OK and holding own. DMAT staff working in deplorable
conditions. The sooner we can get the medical patients out, the sooner
we can get them out. Phone connectivity impossible."
Brown's entire response was: "Thanks for the update. Anything specific
I need to do or tweak?"
Two days later, on September 2, Brown received a message with the
subject "Medical help." At the time, thousands of patients were being
transported to the New Orleans airport, which had been converted to a
makeshift hospital. Because of a lack of ventilators, medical
personnel had to ventilate patients by hand for as long as 35 hours,
according to Melancon.
The text of the e–mail reads: "Mike, Mickey and other medical
equipment people have a 42 ft. trailer full of beds, wheelchairs,
oxygen concentrators, etc. They are wanting to take them where they
can be used but need direction.
"Mickey specializes in ventilator patients so can be very helpful with
acute care patients. If you could have someone contact him and let him
know if he can be of service, he would appreciate it. Know you are
busy but they really want to help."
Melancon said Brown didn't respond for four days, when he forwarded
the original e–mail to FEMA Deputy Chief of Staff Brooks Altshuler and
Deputy Director of Response Michael Lowder.
The text of Brown's e–mail to them read: "Can we use these people?"
Melancon also charged that few of the e–mails from Brown show him
assigning specific tasks to employees or responding to pressing
problems
On September 1, FEMA officials exchanged e–mails reporting severe
shortages of ice and water in Mississippi. They were to receive 60
trucks of ice and 26 trucks of water the next day, even though they
needed 450 trucks of each.
Robert Fenton, a FEMA regional response official, predicted "serious
riots" if insufficient supplies arrive.
Brown was forwarded the series of e–mails about the problem, but no
response from him is shown in the e–mails provided to the committee,
Melancon said.
Katrina came ashore along the Louisiana–Mississippi state line, after
being downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 4 storm. It flooded
80 percent of New Orleans. It was followed about a month later by
Hurricane Rita, which caused more damage and flooding.
Melancon and several other Democrats from districts directly affected
by Katrina were invited to participate as a e
WASHINGTON (CNN) –– Former Federal Emergency Management Director
Michael Brown, who resigned after stinging criticism of his handling
of the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina, exchanged e–mails about his
appearance on the day of the storm and seemed "out of touch" after
Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, a Louisiana congressman charged Wednesday.
"In the midst of the overwhelming damage caused by the hurricane and
enormous problems faced by FEMA, Mr. Brown found time to exchange
e–mails about superfluous topics," including "problems finding a
dog–sitter," according to Rep. Charlie Melancon, D–Louisiana, who
posted the e–mails on his Web site. (Copies of e–mails –– PDF)
Some of the e–mails from Brown indicate he may have been overwhelmed
by his responsibilities, Melancon said.
In an e–mail he sent the morning of the hurricane to Cindy Taylor,
FEMA's deputy director of public affairs, Brown wrote, "Can I quit
now? Can I come home?" A few days later, Brown wrote to an
acquaintance, "I'm trapped now, please rescue me."
Melancon, whose district south of New Orleans was devastated by the
hurricane, said Brown's lack of leadership and concern is illustrated
in more than 1,000 e–mails provided to the House committee now
assessing responses to the disaster by all levels of government.
Melancon said that on August 26, just days before Katrina made
landfall, Brown e–mailed his press secretary, Sharon Worthy, about his
attire, asking: "Tie or not for tonight? Button down blue shirt?"
A few days later, Worthy advised Brown: "Please roll up the sleeves of
your shirt all shirts. Even the President rolled his sleeves to just
below the elbow. In this [crisis] and on TV you just need to look more
hard–working."
On August 29, the day of the storm, Brown exchanged e–mails about his
attire with Taylor, Melancon said. She told him, "You look fabulous,"
and Brown replied, "I got it at Nordstroms. ... Are you proud of me?"
An hour later, Brown added: "If you'll look at my lovely FEMA attire,
you'll really vomit. I am a fashion god," according to the
congressman.
The e–mails came from Homeland Security Director Michael Chertoff, who
oversees FEMA, following a request by Melancon and Rep. Tom Davis,
R–Virginia, chairman of a House committee appointed to investigate
what went wrong during Katrina, Melancon said.
Although Chertoff has not turned over all the documents requested by
the committee, Melancon charged that the material received so far
contradicts testimony by Brown before the committee in which he
described himself as an effective leader.
Brown resigned in September amid accusations that FEMA acted too
slowly after Katrina hammered Louisiana and Mississippi, killing more
than 1,200 people. He defended the government's response and blamed
leaders in Louisiana for failing to act quickly as the hurricane
approached.
He acknowledged he made some mistakes as FEMA's director, but he
stressed that the agency "is not a first responder," insisting that
role belonged to state and local officials.
Brown could not be reached for comment Wednesday night on the e–mails
and Melancon's charges.
The lawmaker cited several e–mails that he said show Brown's failures.
(Melancon's analysis of e–mails –– PDF)
For instance, two days after Katrina, Marty Bahamonde, one of the only
FEMA employees in New Orleans, wrote to Brown that "the situation is
past critical."
"Here are some things you might not know. Hotels are kicking people
out, thousands gathering in the streets with no food or water.
Hundreds still being rescued from homes," Bahamonde said.
"The dying patients at the DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team)
tent being medivac. Estimates are many will die within hours.
Evacuation in process. Plans developing for [Superdome] evacuation but
hotel situation adding to problem. We are out of food and running out
of water at the dome, plans in works to address the critical need.
"FEMA staff is OK and holding own. DMAT staff working in deplorable
conditions. The sooner we can get the medical patients out, the sooner
we can get them out. Phone connectivity impossible."
Brown's entire response was: "Thanks for the update. Anything specific
I need to do or tweak?"
Two days later, on September 2, Brown received a message with the
subject "Medical help." At the time, thousands of patients were being
transported to the New Orleans airport, which had been converted to a
makeshift hospital. Because of a lack of ventilators, medical
personnel had to ventilate patients by hand for as long as 35 hours,
according to Melancon.
The text of the e–mail reads: "Mike, Mickey and other medical
equipment people have a 42 ft. trailer full of beds, wheelchairs,
oxygen concentrators, etc. They are wanting to take them where they
can be used but need direction.
"Mickey specializes in ventilator patients so can be very helpful with
acute care patients. If you could have someone contact him and let him
know if he can be of service, he would appreciate it. Know you are
busy but they really want to help."
Melancon said Brown didn't respond for four days, when he forwarded
the original e–mail to FEMA Deputy Chief of Staff Brooks Altshuler and
Deputy Director of Response Michael Lowder.
The text of Brown's e–mail to them read: "Can we use these people?"
Melancon also charged that few of the e–mails from Brown show him
assigning specific tasks to employees or responding to pressing
problems
On September 1, FEMA officials exchanged e–mails reporting severe
shortages of ice and water in Mississippi. They were to receive 60
trucks of ice and 26 trucks of water the next day, even though they
needed 450 trucks of each.
Robert Fenton, a FEMA regional response official, predicted "serious
riots" if insufficient supplies arrive.
Brown was forwarded the series of e–mails about the problem, but no
response from him is shown in the e–mails provided to the committee,
Melancon said.
Katrina came ashore along the Louisiana–Mississippi state line, after
being downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 4 storm. It flooded
80 percent of New Orleans. It was followed about a month later by
Hurricane Rita, which caused more damage and flooding.
Melancon and several other Democrats from districts directly affected
by Katrina were invited to participate as a e
"Mr. Anderson" <...@joes.com>
11/3/2005 5:09:51 PM
atrina <katr...@neworleans.la> wrote in
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roaring start.
Where have you been living these past two months, in a dumpster?
stay out of the city, and yet their apartments are being given away
because they won't come back to claim them. And where do you think
their belongings go? That's right, into the nearest trash bin.
from the Nixon Kennedy debates? That tv images control public opinion.
Take a fucking history class, you loser. It's no wonder you're too
fucking scared to sign your miserable work.
stupid. I guess you're paid by the word, aren't you?
of meaningful content.
not a friggin telegram. What is this 1930?
catastrophe. Hey, Thanks!!!
project have any initiative? And what could he possibly be busy with
that isn't Katrina? If there ever was a diatribe against government
bureaucracy, this is it.
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Lawmaker: E–mails show Brown 'out of touch' during Katrina
So the writer's name is conspicuously absent. And we're off to a rip– roaring start.
WASHINGTON (CNN) –– Former Federal Emergency Management Director
Michael Brown, who resigned after stinging criticism of his handling
of the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina, exchanged e–mails about his
appearance on the day of the storm and seemed "out of touch" after
Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, a Louisiana congressman charged Wednesday.
Do you really think that Michael Brown was out–of–touch, Einstein? Michael Brown, who resigned after stinging criticism of his handling
of the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina, exchanged e–mails about his
appearance on the day of the storm and seemed "out of touch" after
Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, a Louisiana congressman charged Wednesday.
Where have you been living these past two months, in a dumpster?
"In the midst of the overwhelming damage caused by the hurricane and
enormous problems faced by FEMA, Mr. Brown found time to exchange
e–mails about superfluous topics," including "problems finding a
dog–sitter," according to Rep. Charlie Melancon, D–Louisiana, who
posted the e–mails on his Web site. (Copies of e–mails –– PDF)
Some of the e–mails from Brown indicate he may have been overwhelmed
by his responsibilities, Melancon said.
In an e–mail he sent the morning of the hurricane to Cindy Taylor,
FEMA's deputy director of public affairs, Brown wrote, "Can I quit
now? Can I come home?" A few days later, Brown wrote to an
acquaintance, "I'm trapped now, please rescue me."
The new people aren't doing any better. Residents are being forced to enormous problems faced by FEMA, Mr. Brown found time to exchange
e–mails about superfluous topics," including "problems finding a
dog–sitter," according to Rep. Charlie Melancon, D–Louisiana, who
posted the e–mails on his Web site. (Copies of e–mails –– PDF)
Some of the e–mails from Brown indicate he may have been overwhelmed
by his responsibilities, Melancon said.
In an e–mail he sent the morning of the hurricane to Cindy Taylor,
FEMA's deputy director of public affairs, Brown wrote, "Can I quit
now? Can I come home?" A few days later, Brown wrote to an
acquaintance, "I'm trapped now, please rescue me."
stay out of the city, and yet their apartments are being given away
because they won't come back to claim them. And where do you think
their belongings go? That's right, into the nearest trash bin.
Melancon, whose district south of New Orleans was devastated by the
hurricane, said Brown's lack of leadership and concern is illustrated
in more than 1,000 e–mails provided to the House committee now
assessing responses to the disaster by all levels of government.
Melancon said that on August 26, just days before Katrina made
landfall, Brown e–mailed his press secretary, Sharon Worthy, about his
attire, asking: "Tie or not for tonight? Button down blue shirt?"
A few days later, Worthy advised Brown: "Please roll up the sleeves of
your shirt all shirts. Even the President rolled his sleeves to just
below the elbow. In this [crisis] and on TV you just need to look more
hard–working."
On August 29, the day of the storm, Brown exchanged e–mails about his
attire with Taylor, Melancon said. She told him, "You look fabulous,"
and Brown replied, "I got it at Nordstroms. ... Are you proud of me?"
An hour later, Brown added: "If you'll look at my lovely FEMA attire,
you'll really vomit. I am a fashion god," according to the
congressman.
And you think that they don't ALL operate like this? What did we learn hurricane, said Brown's lack of leadership and concern is illustrated
in more than 1,000 e–mails provided to the House committee now
assessing responses to the disaster by all levels of government.
Melancon said that on August 26, just days before Katrina made
landfall, Brown e–mailed his press secretary, Sharon Worthy, about his
attire, asking: "Tie or not for tonight? Button down blue shirt?"
A few days later, Worthy advised Brown: "Please roll up the sleeves of
your shirt all shirts. Even the President rolled his sleeves to just
below the elbow. In this [crisis] and on TV you just need to look more
hard–working."
On August 29, the day of the storm, Brown exchanged e–mails about his
attire with Taylor, Melancon said. She told him, "You look fabulous,"
and Brown replied, "I got it at Nordstroms. ... Are you proud of me?"
An hour later, Brown added: "If you'll look at my lovely FEMA attire,
you'll really vomit. I am a fashion god," according to the
congressman.
from the Nixon Kennedy debates? That tv images control public opinion.
Take a fucking history class, you loser. It's no wonder you're too
fucking scared to sign your miserable work.
The e–mails came from Homeland Security Director Michael Chertoff, who
oversees FEMA, following a request by Melancon and Rep. Tom Davis,
R–Virginia, chairman of a House committee appointed to investigate
what went wrong during Katrina, Melancon said.
Although Chertoff has not turned over all the documents requested by
the committee, Melancon charged that the material received so far
contradicts testimony by Brown before the committee in which he
described himself as an effective leader.
Halfway through the story and you've finally said something that wasn't oversees FEMA, following a request by Melancon and Rep. Tom Davis,
R–Virginia, chairman of a House committee appointed to investigate
what went wrong during Katrina, Melancon said.
Although Chertoff has not turned over all the documents requested by
the committee, Melancon charged that the material received so far
contradicts testimony by Brown before the committee in which he
described himself as an effective leader.
stupid. I guess you're paid by the word, aren't you?
Brown resigned in September amid accusations that FEMA acted too
slowly after Katrina hammered Louisiana and Mississippi, killing more
than 1,200 people. He defended the government's response and blamed
leaders in Louisiana for failing to act quickly as the hurricane
approached.
More stuff that everybody already knows. So far we've got two sentences slowly after Katrina hammered Louisiana and Mississippi, killing more
than 1,200 people. He defended the government's response and blamed
leaders in Louisiana for failing to act quickly as the hurricane
approached.
of meaningful content.
He acknowledged he made some mistakes as FEMA's director, but he
stressed that the agency "is not a first responder," insisting that
role belonged to state and local officials.
Brown could not be reached for comment Wednesday night on the e–mails
and Melancon's charges.
The lawmaker cited several e–mails that he said show Brown's failures.
(Melancon's analysis of e–mails –– PDF)
For instance, two days after Katrina, Marty Bahamonde, one of the only
FEMA employees in New Orleans, wrote to Brown that "the situation is
past critical."
"Here are some things you might not know. Hotels are kicking people
out, thousands gathering in the streets with no food or water.
Hundreds still being rescued from homes," Bahamonde said.
"The dying patients at the DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team)
tent being medivac. Estimates are many will die within hours.
Evacuation in process. Plans developing for [Superdome] evacuation but
hotel situation adding to problem. We are out of food and running out
of water at the dome, plans in works to address the critical need.
stressed that the agency "is not a first responder," insisting that
role belonged to state and local officials.
Brown could not be reached for comment Wednesday night on the e–mails
and Melancon's charges.
The lawmaker cited several e–mails that he said show Brown's failures.
(Melancon's analysis of e–mails –– PDF)
For instance, two days after Katrina, Marty Bahamonde, one of the only
FEMA employees in New Orleans, wrote to Brown that "the situation is
past critical."
"Here are some things you might not know. Hotels are kicking people
out, thousands gathering in the streets with no food or water.
Hundreds still being rescued from homes," Bahamonde said.
"The dying patients at the DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team)
tent being medivac. Estimates are many will die within hours.
Evacuation in process. Plans developing for [Superdome] evacuation but
hotel situation adding to problem. We are out of food and running out
of water at the dome, plans in works to address the critical need.
"FEMA staff is OK and holding own. DMAT staff working in deplorable
conditions. The sooner we can get the medical patients out, the sooner
we can get them out. Phone connectivity impossible."
Having trouble composing complete sentences, Hemmingway? It's e–mail, conditions. The sooner we can get the medical patients out, the sooner
we can get them out. Phone connectivity impossible."
not a friggin telegram. What is this 1930?
Brown's entire response was: "Thanks for the update. Anything specific
I need to do or tweak?"
This is like a Steve Martin joke. Thousands dead in gigantic I need to do or tweak?"
catastrophe. Hey, Thanks!!!
Two days later, on September 2, Brown received a message with the
subject "Medical help." At the time, thousands of patients were being
transported to the New Orleans airport, which had been converted to a
makeshift hospital. Because of a lack of ventilators, medical
personnel had to ventilate patients by hand for as long as 35 hours,
according to Melancon.
The text of the e–mail reads: "Mike, Mickey and other medical
equipment people have a 42 ft. trailer full of beds, wheelchairs,
oxygen concentrators, etc. They are wanting to take them where they
can be used but need direction.
"Mickey specializes in ventilator patients so can be very helpful with
acute care patients. If you could have someone contact him and let him
know if he can be of service, he would appreciate it. Know you are
busy but they really want to help."
So I guess you're asking permission to do you job. Didn't anyone on the subject "Medical help." At the time, thousands of patients were being
transported to the New Orleans airport, which had been converted to a
makeshift hospital. Because of a lack of ventilators, medical
personnel had to ventilate patients by hand for as long as 35 hours,
according to Melancon.
The text of the e–mail reads: "Mike, Mickey and other medical
equipment people have a 42 ft. trailer full of beds, wheelchairs,
oxygen concentrators, etc. They are wanting to take them where they
can be used but need direction.
"Mickey specializes in ventilator patients so can be very helpful with
acute care patients. If you could have someone contact him and let him
know if he can be of service, he would appreciate it. Know you are
busy but they really want to help."
project have any initiative? And what could he possibly be busy with
that isn't Katrina? If there ever was a diatribe against government
bureaucracy, this is it.
Melancon said Brown didn'
"Mr. Green" <somesome...@ms.net>
11/3/2005 5:10:36 PM
"Sam Snide" <ssn...@i–s–e.com> wrote in message
news:dAqaf.23760$6e1.5...@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
I read the PDF of the entire text of this asshole's e–mails. He needs to be
brought up on charges of criminal negligence and manslaughter.
The Men's Warehouse would go out of business if Brown, Bush and Company ever brought up on charges of criminal negligence and manslaughter.
left the Planet.
Charlie Perrin <c.l.per...@NOSPAMatt.net>
11/4/2005 3:35:56 AM
On Thu, 03 Nov 2005 15:55:41 +0000, Katrina wrote:
should spend some time there... visiting the TDCJ–ID on charges of
criminal incompetence.
––
Visit Charlie's Sneaker Pages:
http://sneakers.pair.com/
WASHINGTON (CNN) –– Former Federal Emergency Management Director
Michael Brown, who resigned after stinging criticism of his handling
of the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina, exchanged e–mails about his
appearance on the day of the storm
I spent my Rita evacuation time in Huntsville. I think Michael Brown Michael Brown, who resigned after stinging criticism of his handling
of the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina, exchanged e–mails about his
appearance on the day of the storm
should spend some time there... visiting the TDCJ–ID on charges of
criminal incompetence.
––
Visit Charlie's Sneaker Pages:
http://sneakers.pair.com/
mari...@utrillo.ac
11/4/2005 11:05:52 AM
On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 03:35:56 GMT, Charlie Perrin
<c.l.per...@NOSPAMatt.net> wrote:
Marilyn
<c.l.per...@NOSPAMatt.net> wrote:
On Thu, 03 Nov 2005 15:55:41 +0000, Katrina wrote:
I spent my Rita evacuation time in Huntsville. I think Michael Brown
should spend some time there... visiting the TDCJ–ID on charges of
criminal incompetence.
He and the friend who appointed him. I spent my Rita evacuation time in Huntsville. I think Michael Brown
should spend some time there... visiting the TDCJ–ID on charges of
criminal incompetence.
Marilyn
Nosmo King <marlb...@winston.com>
11/3/2005 11:30:38 AM
atrina <katr...@neworleans.la> wrote in
news:vdckm19vici6bc2t20ql8r7b8jghctn...@news1:
news:vdckm19vici6bc2t20ql8r7b8jghctn...@news1:
Lawmaker: E–mails show Brown 'out of touch' during Katrina
WASHINGTON (CNN) –– Former Federal Emergency Management Director
Michael Brown, who resigned after stinging criticism of his handling
of the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina, exchanged e–mails about his
appearance on the day of the storm and seemed "out of touch" after
Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, a Louisiana congressman charged Wednesday.
"In the midst of the overwhelming damage caused by the hurricane and
enormous problems faced by FEMA, Mr. Brown found time to exchange
e–mails about superfluous topics," including "problems finding a
dog–sitter," according to Rep. Charlie Melancon, D–Louisiana, who
posted the e–mails on his Web site. (Copies of e–mails –– PDF)
Some of the e–mails from Brown indicate he may have been overwhelmed
by his responsibilities, Melancon said.
In an e–mail he sent the morning of the hurricane to Cindy Taylor,
FEMA's deputy director of public affairs, Brown wrote, "Can I quit
now? Can I come home?" A few days later, Brown wrote to an
acquaintance, "I'm trapped now, please rescue me."
Melancon, whose district south of New Orleans was devastated by the
hurricane, said Brown's lack of leadership and concern is illustrated
in more than 1,000 e–mails provided to the House committee now
assessing responses to the disaster by all levels of government.
Melancon said that on August 26, just days before Katrina made
landfall, Brown e–mailed his press secretary, Sharon Worthy, about his
attire, asking: "Tie or not for tonight? Button down blue shirt?"
A few days later, Worthy advised Brown: "Please roll up the sleeves of
your shirt all shirts. Even the President rolled his sleeves to just
below the elbow. In this [crisis] and on TV you just need to look more
hard–working."
On August 29, the day of the storm, Brown exchanged e–mails about his
attire with Taylor, Melancon said. She told him, "You look fabulous,"
and Brown replied, "I got it at Nordstroms. ... Are you proud of me?"
An hour later, Brown added: "If you'll look at my lovely FEMA attire,
you'll really vomit. I am a fashion god," according to the
congressman.
The e–mails came from Homeland Security Director Michael Chertoff, who
oversees FEMA, following a request by Melancon and Rep. Tom Davis,
R–Virginia, chairman of a House committee appointed to investigate
what went wrong during Katrina, Melancon said.
Although Chertoff has not turned over all the documents requested by
the committee, Melancon charged that the material received so far
contradicts testimony by Brown before the committee in which he
described himself as an effective leader.
Brown resigned in September amid accusations that FEMA acted too
slowly after Katrina hammered Louisiana and Mississippi, killing more
than 1,200 people. He defended the government's response and blamed
leaders in Louisiana for failing to act quickly as the hurricane
approached.
He acknowledged he made some mistakes as FEMA's director, but he
stressed that the agency "is not a first responder," insisting that
role belonged to state and local officials.
Brown could not be reached for comment Wednesday night on the e–mails
and Melancon's charges.
The lawmaker cited several e–mails that he said show Brown's failures.
(Melancon's analysis of e–mails –– PDF)
For instance, two days after Katrina, Marty Bahamonde, one of the only
FEMA employees in New Orleans, wrote to Brown that "the situation is
past critical."
"Here are some things you might not know. Hotels are kicking people
out, thousands gathering in the streets with no food or water.
Hundreds still being rescued from homes," Bahamonde said.
"The dying patients at the DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team)
tent being medivac. Estimates are many will die within hours.
Evacuation in process. Plans developing for [Superdome] evacuation but
hotel situation adding to problem. We are out of food and running out
of water at the dome, plans in works to address the critical need.
"FEMA staff is OK and holding own. DMAT staff working in deplorable
conditions. The sooner we can get the medical patients out, the sooner
we can get them out. Phone connectivity impossible."
Brown's entire response was: "Thanks for the update. Anything specific
I need to do or tweak?"
Two days later, on September 2, Brown received a message with the
subject "Medical help." At the time, thousands of patients were being
transported to the New Orleans airport, which had been converted to a
makeshift hospital. Because of a lack of ventilators, medical
personnel had to ventilate patients by hand for as long as 35 hours,
according to Melancon.
The text of the e–mail reads: "Mike, Mickey and other medical
equipment people have a 42 ft. trailer full of beds, wheelchairs,
oxygen concentrators, etc. They are wanting to take them where they
can be used but need direction.
"Mickey specializes in ventilator patients so can be very helpful with
acute care patients. If you could have someone contact him and let him
know if he can be of service, he would appreciate it. Know you are
busy but they really want to help."
Melancon said Brown didn't respond for four days, when he forwarded
the original e–mail to FEMA Deputy Chief of Staff Brooks Altshuler and
Deputy Director of Response Michael Lowder.
The text of Brown's e–mail to them read: "Can we use these people?"
Melancon also charged that few of the e–mails from Brown show him
assigning specific tasks to employees or responding to pressing
problems
On September 1, FEMA officials exchanged e–mails reporting severe
shortages of ice and water in Mississippi. They were to receive 60
trucks of ice and 26 trucks of water the next day, even though they
needed 450 trucks of each.
Robert Fenton, a FEMA regional response official, predicted "serious
riots" if insufficient supplies arrive.
Brown was forwarded the series of e–mails about the problem, but no
response from him is shown in the e–mails provided to the committee,
Melancon said.
Katrina came ashore along the Louisiana–Mississippi state line, after
being downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 4 storm. It flooded
80 percent of New Orleans. It was followed about a month later by
Hurricane Rita, which caused more damage and flooding.
Melancon and several other Democrats from districts directly affected
by Katrina were invited to participate as a ex–officio members of the
Katrina investigative committee, though they have no formal role.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pel
WASHINGTON (CNN) –– Former Federal Emergency Management Director
Michael Brown, who resigned after stinging criticism of his handling
of the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina, exchanged e–mails about his
appearance on the day of the storm and seemed "out of touch" after
Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, a Louisiana congressman charged Wednesday.
"In the midst of the overwhelming damage caused by the hurricane and
enormous problems faced by FEMA, Mr. Brown found time to exchange
e–mails about superfluous topics," including "problems finding a
dog–sitter," according to Rep. Charlie Melancon, D–Louisiana, who
posted the e–mails on his Web site. (Copies of e–mails –– PDF)
Some of the e–mails from Brown indicate he may have been overwhelmed
by his responsibilities, Melancon said.
In an e–mail he sent the morning of the hurricane to Cindy Taylor,
FEMA's deputy director of public affairs, Brown wrote, "Can I quit
now? Can I come home?" A few days later, Brown wrote to an
acquaintance, "I'm trapped now, please rescue me."
Melancon, whose district south of New Orleans was devastated by the
hurricane, said Brown's lack of leadership and concern is illustrated
in more than 1,000 e–mails provided to the House committee now
assessing responses to the disaster by all levels of government.
Melancon said that on August 26, just days before Katrina made
landfall, Brown e–mailed his press secretary, Sharon Worthy, about his
attire, asking: "Tie or not for tonight? Button down blue shirt?"
A few days later, Worthy advised Brown: "Please roll up the sleeves of
your shirt all shirts. Even the President rolled his sleeves to just
below the elbow. In this [crisis] and on TV you just need to look more
hard–working."
On August 29, the day of the storm, Brown exchanged e–mails about his
attire with Taylor, Melancon said. She told him, "You look fabulous,"
and Brown replied, "I got it at Nordstroms. ... Are you proud of me?"
An hour later, Brown added: "If you'll look at my lovely FEMA attire,
you'll really vomit. I am a fashion god," according to the
congressman.
The e–mails came from Homeland Security Director Michael Chertoff, who
oversees FEMA, following a request by Melancon and Rep. Tom Davis,
R–Virginia, chairman of a House committee appointed to investigate
what went wrong during Katrina, Melancon said.
Although Chertoff has not turned over all the documents requested by
the committee, Melancon charged that the material received so far
contradicts testimony by Brown before the committee in which he
described himself as an effective leader.
Brown resigned in September amid accusations that FEMA acted too
slowly after Katrina hammered Louisiana and Mississippi, killing more
than 1,200 people. He defended the government's response and blamed
leaders in Louisiana for failing to act quickly as the hurricane
approached.
He acknowledged he made some mistakes as FEMA's director, but he
stressed that the agency "is not a first responder," insisting that
role belonged to state and local officials.
Brown could not be reached for comment Wednesday night on the e–mails
and Melancon's charges.
The lawmaker cited several e–mails that he said show Brown's failures.
(Melancon's analysis of e–mails –– PDF)
For instance, two days after Katrina, Marty Bahamonde, one of the only
FEMA employees in New Orleans, wrote to Brown that "the situation is
past critical."
"Here are some things you might not know. Hotels are kicking people
out, thousands gathering in the streets with no food or water.
Hundreds still being rescued from homes," Bahamonde said.
"The dying patients at the DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team)
tent being medivac. Estimates are many will die within hours.
Evacuation in process. Plans developing for [Superdome] evacuation but
hotel situation adding to problem. We are out of food and running out
of water at the dome, plans in works to address the critical need.
"FEMA staff is OK and holding own. DMAT staff working in deplorable
conditions. The sooner we can get the medical patients out, the sooner
we can get them out. Phone connectivity impossible."
Brown's entire response was: "Thanks for the update. Anything specific
I need to do or tweak?"
Two days later, on September 2, Brown received a message with the
subject "Medical help." At the time, thousands of patients were being
transported to the New Orleans airport, which had been converted to a
makeshift hospital. Because of a lack of ventilators, medical
personnel had to ventilate patients by hand for as long as 35 hours,
according to Melancon.
The text of the e–mail reads: "Mike, Mickey and other medical
equipment people have a 42 ft. trailer full of beds, wheelchairs,
oxygen concentrators, etc. They are wanting to take them where they
can be used but need direction.
"Mickey specializes in ventilator patients so can be very helpful with
acute care patients. If you could have someone contact him and let him
know if he can be of service, he would appreciate it. Know you are
busy but they really want to help."
Melancon said Brown didn't respond for four days, when he forwarded
the original e–mail to FEMA Deputy Chief of Staff Brooks Altshuler and
Deputy Director of Response Michael Lowder.
The text of Brown's e–mail to them read: "Can we use these people?"
Melancon also charged that few of the e–mails from Brown show him
assigning specific tasks to employees or responding to pressing
problems
On September 1, FEMA officials exchanged e–mails reporting severe
shortages of ice and water in Mississippi. They were to receive 60
trucks of ice and 26 trucks of water the next day, even though they
needed 450 trucks of each.
Robert Fenton, a FEMA regional response official, predicted "serious
riots" if insufficient supplies arrive.
Brown was forwarded the series of e–mails about the problem, but no
response from him is shown in the e–mails provided to the committee,
Melancon said.
Katrina came ashore along the Louisiana–Mississippi state line, after
being downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 4 storm. It flooded
80 percent of New Orleans. It was followed about a month later by
Hurricane Rita, which caused more damage and flooding.
Melancon and several other Democrats from districts directly affected
by Katrina were invited to participate as a ex–officio members of the
Katrina investigative committee, though they have no formal role.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pel