The YPC provides an opportunity for young leaders to serve as a member of a distinguished national council and participate in the YPC Summit where the council meets with emergency management leadership to discuss steps to strengthen the nation’s resiliency against all types of disasters. The selected youth will also be able to complete a youth preparedness project of their choosing and learn about youth disaster preparedness from the leadership at FEMA and other national organizations dedicated to youth preparedness.
Anyone between the ages of 12 and 17 who is engaged in individual and community preparedness can apply on his/or her own behalf or be nominated by an adult familiar with his/her youth preparedness activities to serve on the Youth Preparedness Council. Individuals interested in applying must submit a completed application form, a narrative, and a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation can be from any adult, including a parent, guardian, community first responder, or teacher.
All applications and supporting materials are due by April 19, 2013. For more information about the Youth Preparedness Council and to access the application materials, click here.
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