The U.S. Department of Homeland
Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking applicants for
its Youth Preparedness Council.
The
Youth Preparedness Council is a unique opportunity for youth leaders to serve
on a highly distinguished national council and participate in the Youth
Preparedness Council Summit. Additionally, the youth leaders have the
opportunity to complete a self-selected youth preparedness project and to share
their opinions, experiences, ideas, solutions and questions regarding youth
disaster preparedness with the leadership of FEMA and national youth
preparedness organizations. Once selected, members serve on the Council
for one year, with the option to extend for an additional year, if formally
requested by FEMA.
Council
activities and projects center around five key areas of engagement: Programs,
Partnerships, Events, Public Speaking/Outreach and Publishing. Members
represent the youth perspective on emergency preparedness and share information
with their communities. They also meet with FEMA on a regular basis to provide
ongoing input on strategies, initiatives and projects throughout the duration
of their term.
Any individual between the ages of 12
and 17 who is engaged in individual and community preparedness or who has
experienced a disaster that has motivated him or her to make a positive difference
in his or her community, may apply to serve on the Youth Preparedness Council. Individuals
who applied last year are highly encouraged to apply again.
Youth
interested in applying to the Council must submit a completed application form
and two letters of recommendation. All applications and supporting materials must
be received no later than February 24, 2014, 11:59 p.m. EST in order to
be eligible.
For
more information about the Youth Preparedness Council and to access the
application materials, please visit http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council or contact FEMA’s Congressional
Affairs Division at (202) 646-4500.
