The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking applicants for its Youth Preparedness Council. The council offers an opportunity for youth leaders to serve on a distinguished national council and participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit in Washington, D.C.
The council offers an opportunity for young leaders to complete a youth preparedness project of their choosing while learning about youth disaster preparedness from FEMA leadership and other national organizations. During their two-year term, council members will complete a national level group project and share their opinions, experiences, ideas, solutions and questions with FEMA and other preparedness organizations.
Students in 8th through 11th grades are eligible to apply. Youth interested in applying to the council must submit a completed application form, two letters of recommendation and their academic records. All applications and supporting materials must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on March 8.
To access the application materials, read about the current council members and find more general information about the Youth Preparedness Council, visit www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council.
