To be fair , the two storms were very different . FEMA chief says search-and-rescue operations taking priority , some fuel being supplied . Comment: The agency 's performance after Hurricane Katrina forced reforms . It 's now `` leaning forward '' and has closer ties with state and local counterparts .
FEMA chief says search-and-rescue operations taking priority , some fuel being supplied . Comment: The agency 's performance after Hurricane Katrina forced reforms . It 's now `` leaning forward '' and has closer ties with state and local counterparts .