Apply Now to Be Part of FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council

Announcement

Dates: January 08, 2025 8:00am to 5:00pm

Students in grades 8-11 with a passion for disaster preparedness and community support can apply to be part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).

Who can apply: Students in grades 8-11 with an interest in disaster preparedness and community resilience.
How to apply: Apply online by registering an account at FEMA YPC Application. As an alternative, applicants may also download the FEMA YPC Application Form PDF file and mail the completed application and all attachments to FEMA-Prepare@fema.dhs.gov.
Deadline: Monday, March 3, 2025

YPC offers an opportunity for teens to share their ideas and feedback with FEMA, gain professional skills, and develop preparedness projects.

For more details, view or visit the following:

Upcoming YPC Webinars for Potential Applicants

FEMA will host three webinars to explain the YPC application process and what YPC members do, as well as answer any questions you have. Attending these sessions is optional and does not influence final selection. The information presented will be the same for all three sessions.

The three webinars will be on:

January 30, 2025, at 8:00pm ET. Registration required.
February 5, 2025, at 9:30pm ET. Registration required.
February 11, 2025, at 5:00pm ET. Registration required.

About the Youth Preparedness Council

The Youth Preparedness Council was created in 2012 to bring together youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally.

The council supports FEMA’s commitment to involve America’s youth in preparedness-related activities. It also provides young people an opportunity to present their perspectives, feedback, and opinions to FEMA staff. Members regularly meet with staff and attend the annual Youth Preparedness Council virtual summit.

Learn more on the YPC page.

About the Federal Emergency Management Agency

The mission of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is to help people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., has 10 regional offices across the country, and employs more than 20,000 people nationwide.

Learn more on FEMA’s website.