Denver
Former FEMA chief Michael Brown, who resigned under harsh criticism of his handling of Hurricane Katrina, announced last week that he was forming a consulting firm to help homeowners and business leaders prepare for disasters. The devastation in New Orleans and other areas on the Gulf Coast “showed how bad disasters can be,” and “how important preparedness is,” Brown told the Denver Rocky Mountain News. Brown became the symbol of the federal government’s botched response to Katrina, with critics saying he was slow to recognize the scope of the catastrophe and send help. Brown said the criticism hurt, but he was ready to move on. “My wife, children, and my grandchild still love me,” he said. “My parents are still proud of me.”
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