The U.S. Senate confirmed Diane Criswell as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency

April 22nd, local time, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Diane Criswell as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Chriswell also became the agency’s first female administrator.

At a hearing in March, Mr. Criswell said the Federal Emergency Management Agency would play a key role in responding to climate disasters and would continue to work to support communities and respond to the new outbreak.