Do you know a teen who has a passion for preparedness? FEMA is accepting applications for its 2021 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). Since 2012, FEMA has brought youth from across the Nation together to serve on the YPC. Each year, teens apply to the YPC for an opportunity to join FEMA in encouraging emergency preparedness. YPC members are selected for two-year terms.
As part of the YPC, members can build leadership skills and represent their schools and communities. They also share their perspectives, feedback, and opinions with FEMA. The YPC gives youth the chance to meet peers from across the country and work on projects, such as preparedness fairs for their communities. A virtual summit in July gives members a chance to meet each other and hear from FEMA experts.
The application period is open to teens in grades 8-11 until March 7, 2021. Learn more on Ready Kids and apply here!
For additional information and insight into how Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Youth Member Hunter Tobey was accepted into the YPC, how to apply or for references, please contact Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Emergency Management Director Nelson Andrews Jr at Nelson.Andrewsjr@mwtribe-nsn.gov
Important Links:
FEMA Youth Preparedness Council Application Form: https://go.usa.gov/xAmJh
Application Instructions: https://go.usa.gov/xAmSW
Member Roles and Responsibilities: https://go.usa.gov/xAmSX
