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New FEMA head on the disasters the organization is managing

Tasked with a managing 121 major disasters, including 54 related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has deployed 74% of its emergency managers ahead of hurricane, wildfire and tornado season — all while spearheading the nation's COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Deanne Criswell, the first woman confirmed to lead the agency, joined CBS News for her first interview on the job.
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