Robinson Welcomed as FEMA Region 6 Deputy Administrator

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has named Tony Robinson as the new FEMA Region 6 deputy regional administrator. Region 6 serves five states — Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.”

Robinson has been with FEMA since 1987. He has served as the FEMA Region 6 recovery division director for the past seven years, where he was responsible for the administration of recovery programs in the five regional states. He has also provided leadership and oversight during federally declared disasters such as hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Rita, Ike and Gustav.

Robinson fills the position vacated by Gary Jones upon his retirement in December 2011. Jones served as FEMA Region 6 Deputy Regional Administrator for 17 years.