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- Grew up in Alachua County, Florida
- Spouse: Sheree Fugate
- Named as director of FEMA on March 4, 2009
- Education: Santa Fe Community CollegeLinkedIn: Craig Fugate
- Was the emergency manager for Alachua County, Florida from 1987 to 1997LinkedIn: Craig Fugate
- Became the director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management in 2001
- Was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush
- Was appointed as the Chief of the Bureau of Preparedness and Response for Florida's Division of Emergency Management in 1997Florida Division of Emergency Management: Craig Fugate
- Re-appointed as director by Governor Christ in 2006Florida Division of Emergency Management: Craig Fugate
- Fugate has been credited for his response to Florida's hurricanesFOXNews.com: Obama Taps Florida's Fugate for FEMA Director (March 4, 2009)
- Fugate was the Coordinating Officer in 23 state emergencies, 11 of them were declared disasters by the presidentFlorida Division of Emergency Management: Craig Fugate
- Under Fugati, the state of Florida received 4.5 billion in federal emergency assistanceFlorida Division of Emergency Management: Craig Fugate
- In 2003 Florida's emergency management program became the first state to receive total accreditation form the Emergency Management Accreditation Program under Fugate's leadershipFlorida Division of Emergency Management: Craig Fugate
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Director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management Craig Fugate has been chosen by President Barack Obama to head FEMA according to a statement released by the White House on March 4, 2009. Fugate became the director of Florida's program under Governor Jeb Bush and was kept as director by Charlie Crist.FOXNews.com: Obama Taps Florida's Fugate for FEMA Director (March 4, 2009)
On May 12, 2009, Fugate was confirmed as FEMA chief, after David Vitter (R-La) agreed to stop blocking the vote. Vitter hoped to force FEMA to provide answers to lingering Hurricane Katrina questions.Salon: FEMA chief confirmed after senator lifts hold (May 12, 2009)
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In a White House statement released on March 4, 2009, President Barack Obama said that Fugate's experience and strong leadership proves that he "has what it takes to help us improve our preparedness, response and recovery efforts." Obama also said that he's confident Fugate is the right person for the position and said said he will "ensure that the failures of the past are never repeated."Reuters: Obama Names Fl. Emergency...(march 4, 2009)His confirmation was delayed by Louisiana Republican Senator David Vitter, who hoped to force FEMA to resolve lingering problems left by the Katrina clean-up. As hurricane season approached, however, Vitter was criticized by both Democrats and Republicans, and he permitted the vote putting Fugate in office, on May 12, 2009.Salon: FEMA chief confirmed after senator lifts hold (May 12, 2009)
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Craig Fugate Questions
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Have you ever seen Craig Ferguson live? What was it like? 2 AnswersYes i did but waaaaaaaaaaaayy back in maybe 1989 and he was fantastic. He was Ben Elton support and was much better i thought. Didnt think he would be still go... read more -
How is Gov. Vitter putting Louisiana first by blocking Craig Fugates appointment as FEMA head, 3 weeks before hurricane season begins? 1 AnswerThe same way he is promoting family values by employing prostitutes. It's all a matter of Republican principals. Or, if you prefer, lack thereof. read more -
Are you going to participate in the Craig Ferguson anniversary Tweet-a-Thon on December 10, 2009? 1 AnswerNo, I did not participate in the first one and December 10th I will be out so will again not participate in the Tweet-A-Thon read more
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Administrator Craig Fugate wants you to have a FEMA Family Christmas this year - http://bit.ly/8zjUru #FlashlightsAreTheNewDuctTape
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RT: @rediguana: A great interview with FEMA Director Craig Fugate http://bit.ly/7B7dJJ #cdem #sahana #nzcd
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