FEMA is currently taking applications for the National Youth Preparedness Council through March 6^th, 2022. Students in the 8^th-11^th grade are eligible.

You can learn more about FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council at https://www.ready.gov/kids/youth-preparedness-council. If you know a student who might be interested, encourage them to join this upcoming webinar to learn more about the application process, gather tips for success, and hear from current and past YPC members about their experience:

• Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 7pm CT / 6pm MT (register here)

Additionally, FEMA Region 6 has a Regional Youth Preparedness Council. If you would like more information about the Regional YPC, please contact Bill Bischof, FEMA Region 6 Community Preparedness Officer, at 940.391.7315 or bill.bischof@fema.dhs.gov