New Director Of Readiness, Response And Recovery Directorate Appointed At FEMA
Release Date: July 1, 2002
Release Number: HQ-02-098
Washington, DC -- John R. "Jack" D'Araujo, Jr., the former director of the Army National Guard, has been appointed assistant director for the Readiness, Response and Recovery Directorate at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), agency Director Joe M. Allbaugh announced today. D'Araujo will report to Allbaugh, and be responsible for planning and executing the federal government's response to major disasters and emergencies. He will also be responsible for the multi-billion dollar Individual and Public Assistance Grant programs and FEMA participation in national exercises.
"I have the utmost confidence in Jack. He has the skills and talent to take on this crucial role at this time," Allbaugh said. "Responding to and recovering from natural and man-made disasters have always been FEMA's core missions, and I know I can expect Jack to continue and build upon that success in the years ahead."
D'Araujo served in the Army National Guard for more than 32 years in principal command and staff assignments. Among his assignments was directing a major reorganization of 1,000 staff from 15 disparate entities and directing training, logistics support and personnel preparations for the mobilization of 62,000 guardsmen for Operation Desert Storm.
After his retirement, D'Araujo served in several positions, most recently as an independent consultant to the Department of Defense and FEMA. At Allbaugh's request, D'Araujo conducted an assessment of FEMA operational readiness for disaster response prior to and during the World Trade Center event, including a review of the organization's policy, procedures and personnel.
A native of Hilo, Hawaii, D'Araujo is a graduate of the Army War College and the Army Command and General Staff College. He earned a bachelor of science degree in political science from the State University of New York.
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