WASHINGTON — Jeremy Greenberg, who leads FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center, submitted his resignation on June 11 and will officially leave the agency in two weeks, just as the 2025 hurricane season begins to ramp up.
Greenberg’s exit marks the latest in a string of high-level departures at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, raising concerns about stability at the nation’s primary disaster response agency, CBS News reported. The coordination center he oversees plays a critical role in managing the federal government’s response to major storms and emergencies.
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Greenberg confirmed his resignation to CBS News, but declined to comment further. FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the agency, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The National Response Coordination Center serves as FEMA’s 24/7 emergency hub during major disasters, coordinating federal, military and nonprofit response efforts. As its head, Greenberg approved Pentagon mission assignments and oversaw the deployment of FEMA’s 28 Urban Search and Rescue Teams.
“This will be a significant loss. He led all of FEMA’s planners that prepared for all hazards,” a former FEMA senior official said. “He had strong interagency relationship that fostered collaboration and coordination in responding to disasters.”
Greenberg’s departure is part of a wider wave of turnover within FEMA’s top ranks. FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson, a 37-year agency veteran, is set to leave by the end of June, sources told CBS News. He oversaw disaster response in Gulf states and led efforts during major hurricanes like Harvey and Katrina. His deputy, Traci Brasher, resigned last week.
President Trump said on June 10 that he wants to “wean” states off FEMA aid after this hurricane season, arguing that governors are better suited to handle disasters. His comments followed a wildfire and emergency management briefing, during which he criticized FEMA’s effectiveness.
