Emergency Preparedness – Youth Preparedness Council – Applications Open January 23
Know any youth in your area interested in Emergency Preparedness?
Students who have a passion for disaster preparedness and helping others, are involved with their community, and enjoy meeting other engaged youth from across the country are encouraged to apply to the Youth Preparedness Council, a FEMA youth-led Council, comprised of 13 members and one chair.
The application period starts January 23, interested teens will be able to apply to join this unique and impactful program that offers an opportunity for teens to share their ideas and feedback with FEMA, improve their leadership skills, and develop preparedness projects. National YPC members also participate in an annual youth summit in Washington, D.C. with FEMA leaders and preparedness professionals to network and learn more about the field of emergency management.
FEMA will host two webinars for potential applicants to learn more about the YPC application process and to ask FEMA staff questions.
Register for the Jan 30th at 5pm PT Session:
https://fema.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItd-GvqDgoHf_f–9OX_JBR7f6LVSW93Y
Register for the Feb 28th at 5pm PT Session
https://fema.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsd-qurjMtHMlYax2T6NbEocKo3c4f9kY
Read more from current YPC members and learn more about the YPC
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities/youth-preparedness-council
Rebecca
Rebecca Ligler, BSN, RN | Emergency Preparedness Nurse
Alaska Department of Public Health
Division of Public Health
Southcentral Region | 3601 C Street | Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: 907-334-2238
