{"id":5324,"date":"2023-01-23T15:33:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T20:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=5324"},"modified":"2023-01-23T15:47:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T20:47:44","slug":"fema-seeks-leaders-foryouth-preparedness-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=5324","title":{"rendered":"FEMA Seeks Leaders for
Youth Preparedness Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n


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.<\/p>\n


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.<\/p>\n


To access the application materials, read about the current council members, and for more information about the Youth Preparedness Council visit the Website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Meet Aubrey Dockins<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Aubrey<\/p>\n

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<\/a> and her contributions to the Youth Preparedness Council.<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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