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FEMA is accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council, a program that brings
teens together from across the nation who are interested and engaged in community
preparedness.

 

National Leaders in Emergency Preparedness Council members are selected based on their dedication to public service, their efforts in making a difference in their communities and their potential to expand their impact as national leaders for emergency preparedness. Students in grades eight through 11 are eligible to apply.


During their one-year term, council members will collaborate virtually with each other to develop projects that promote preparedness on a local and national scale. Members will also attend the council summit in July and engage with top leaders within FEMA, the federal government, and national non-profit organizations.


Youths interested in applying to the council must submit a completed application form and provide two letters of recommendation. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. PT, March 6, 2023. New council members will be announced in June.


To access the application materials, read about the current council members, and for more information about the Youth Preparedness Council visit the Website.

 

Meet Aubrey Dockins

Aubrey Dockins

Aubrey has participated in a team project to help increase access to preparedness resources by building a website that compiles information and materials and organizes them in a more accessible way. She aims to expand on the impact of this program by focusing on making preparedness resources more accessible for people with disabilities.  Learn more about Aubrey and her contributions to the Youth Preparedness Council.

 

If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Office of External Affairs:
▪ Congressional Affairs at (202) 646-4500 or at FEMA-Congressional-Affairs@fema.dhs.gov
▪ Intergovernmental Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov
▪ Tribal Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-Tribal@fema.dhs.gov
▪ Private Sector Engagement at (202) 646-3444 or at nbeoc@max.gov

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