Jeremy Greenberg, head of FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center (NRCC), resigned on June 11, 2025, just as the Atlantic hurricane season intensifies, according to multiple reports. Greenberg, who led federal responses to hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes since 2020, will depart in two weeks, marking a significant loss for the agency. His exit follows a wave of resignations, including FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson and his deputy, Traci Brasher, amid concerns over President Trump’s push to phase out FEMA by December 2025. Trump, speaking on June 10, advocated for states to handle disasters independently, criticizing FEMA’s role after a wildfire briefing.

The NRCC, FEMA’s 24/7 emergency hub, coordinates critical responses like deploying rescue teams and supplying disaster zones. A former FEMA official called Greenberg “irreplaceable,” citing his strong interagency relationships. Critics, including Senator Martin Heinrich, warn that FEMA’s depleted staff—down by 1,000 employees since early 2025—jeopardizes disaster readiness. The agency, now led by interim administrator David Richardson, who lacks emergency management experience, faces scrutiny as it navigates a predicted above-average hurricane season with 17 named storms.

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