From staff reports
Students in 8th to 11th grade who have a passion for disaster preparedness and community service are encouraged to apply for FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council prior to the March 4 deadline.
Teens from communities across the Southeast may now apply for FEMA’s national Youth Preparedness Council. Young leaders who apply and are accepted will have the opportunity to share their ideas and feedback with FEMA, gain professional skills, and develop preparedness projects.
National Council members also participate in a bi-annual youth summit in Washington, D.C. with FEMA leaders and preparedness professionals to network and learn more about the field of emergency management. The next Summit will take place in July 2025.
To apply, students in Grades 8 through 11 must submit a completed written or video application, two letters of recommendation, academic records, and a list of extracurricular activities. Council members are selected based on their passion for preparedness and helping others, community involvement, and their aptitude for working as part of a team and as a leader. New council members will be announced in May.
All applications and supporting materials must be received by midnight on March 4, 2024.
To learn more about the YPC and the application process, visit https://bit.ly/48AAgR7.
