A look back at the devastation of Hurricane Katrina

The World

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, then FEMA director Michael Brown took a beating for his lack of formal emergency management experience. It’s been three years since Brown stepped down as FEMA’s director. But in one way at least, he’s picked up where he left off: Brown now owns a crisis management firm. We check in with Michael Brown about life after Katrina, lessons learned, and how he thinks about that tragic moment now that he has the clarity that often comes with the passing of time. Guest: Michael Brown. Former FEMA director during Hurricane Katrina. Owner of Michael Brown Consulting International

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