An Iowan was appointed to FEMA's advisory council. A few weeks later the council was dismissed
Diogenes Ayala was named Iowa's Emergency Manager of the Year in 2022 for his…
River to River · Ben Kieffer, Samantha McIntosh
December 30, 202547m 58s
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Show Notes
Diogenes Ayala was named Iowa's Emergency Manager of the Year in 2022 for his response to a Madison County tornado that left six residents dead. In December 2024, Ayala was appointed to serve on the National Advisory Council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but a few weeks later the entire council was dismissed by the Department of Homeland Security. Ayala discusses this brief appointment and what the future holds for FEMA. Then, Iowa Flood Center Director Larry Weber joins to discuss further investments in flood forecasting.