An official from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, said he meant the comment as a joke.

Believe it or not, FEMA head David Richardson actually said that he was unaware the U.S. has a hurricane season. Here are the details.

In a meeting with FEMA staff, David Richardson said he was unaware the United States had a hurricane season. Two staff members said it was unclear if he was serious, but the agency said he was joking.