Another criticism of FEMA is that it is used by incumbent Presidents to shore up political support[http://www.jimbovard.com/American%20Spectator%20Sept%2096%20FEMA%20Money%20Come%20and%20Get%20It.htm].
Currently, FEMA is beingwas widely criticized for its failure to respond quickly enough to, and for its poor handling of, the 2005 [[Hurricane Katrina]] disaster. These critics includeincluded [[New Orleans]] Mayor [[C. Ray Nagin]] and [[Slidell]] Mayor Ben Morris, who has said that the FEMA managers arewere "the most incredibly stupid bunch of people. Where are they?" in response to relief efforts in his town.[http://www.nola.com/newslogs/breakingtp/index.ssf?/mtlogs/nola_Times-Picayune/archives/2005_09.html#076970]. FEMA iswas criticized for denying relief efforts the right to enter the disaster areas, stating that it was "not a part of the plan".
