Tribal Emergency Management News

Do you know a teen who has a passion for preparedness? FEMA is accepting applications for its 2021 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). Since 2012, FEMA has brought youth from across the Nation together to serve on the YPC. Each year, teens apply to the YPC for an opportunity to join FEMA in encouraging emergency preparedness. YPC members are selected for two-year terms. Applicants should be between 8^th grade and 11^th grade.

As part of the YPC, members can build leadership skills and represent their schools and communities. They also share their perspectives, feedback, and opinions with FEMA. The YPC gives youth the chance to meet peers from across the country and work on projects with the fellow members, such as preparedness fairs for their communities, building emergency preparedness newsletters, and training programs for school aged kids. A virtual summit in July gives members a chance to meet each other and hear from FEMA experts.

If applicants are unsuccessful in their bid for National YPC this year, they can join the Region 1 New England YPC.  In Region 1, we have built a robust YPC program with members representing communities across New England. We have members working on building emergency response data applications, facilitating disaster recovery scenarios, instructing school aged kids on preparedness and readiness, and creating readiness and recovery graphic novels for school aged kids. This year we are very excited about a new YPC Leadership Program that we are offering to our members. The Leadership Program will consist of a series of trainings and workshops that highlight professional development skills and relevant emergency preparedness and disaster recovery issues.

Right now is a great opportunity for potential candidates to apply for the Youth Preparedness Council. So if you know anyone that you think would be a great addition to our team, please share with them the application information below and have them reach out to Jed Fiato (jedidiah.fiato@associates.fema.dhs.gov ) or Arlene Magoon (Arlene.Magoon@fema.dhs.gov ).

Please consider sharing this opportunity to be a National YPC member with your networks or on your social media channels. It’s for interested youth in grades 8-11; many benefits to them and our communities.  Additionally, it may count towards community service hours their schools may have.

The application period is open to teens in grades 8-11 until March 7, 2021. Learn more on Ready Kids and apply here!

Please see the important links below for more information:

Important Links:

• FEMA Youth Preparedness Council Application Form: https://go.usa.gov/xAmJh
• FAQ: https://go.usa.gov/xAmS4
• Application Instructions: https://go.usa.gov/xAmSW
• Member Roles and Responsibilities: https://go.usa.gov/xAmSX  
• 2021 Apply to YPC Flyer.pdf