FEMA Seeks Youth Leaders ~ Nominations accepted through April 19, 2013!

FEMA Call for Nominations to the National 2013 Youth Preparedness Council

                     Are you a 12- to 17-year old who makes a difference in your community’s disaster preparedness? Do you know someone who fits that description?

                    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for youth leaders who are dedicated to public service, who are making a difference in their communities, and who want to expand their impact as national advocates for youth disaster preparedness.

Nominations must be received by April 19, 2013 11:59 p.m. EDT.

About the Council:  FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) is an unique opportunity for youth leaders to serve on a highly distinguished national council; to complete a self-selected youth preparedness project; to voice their opinions, experiences, ideas, solutions, and questions on youth disaster preparedness with the leadership of FEMA and national organizations working on youth preparedness; and to participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit. For more information about the YPC and the Individual and Community Preparedness Division’s work on youth preparedness, please visit http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness.

Eligibility:  Youth can apply on their own, or they can be nominated by individuals who are familiar with their preparedness activities. Applicants/nominees must be between 12 and 17 years old. Applications can emphasize youth disaster preparedness activities that the applicant/nominee has participated in, or can be related to a disaster the applicant/nominee has experienced. Application narratives should describe a specific emergency situation and/or example of a disaster preparedness activity that would qualify the nominee to serve on the Council.

                    Sample preparedness activities may include, but are not limited to:

                    – Teen CERT training

                    – Citizen Corps Council activities

                    – After school activities

                    – Youth preparedness activities through a faith-based group

                    – Camp activities

            – Youth club activities (e.g., Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts)

                    – National Preparedness Month participation

                    – Increasing local disaster awareness

                    – Rural area preparedness activities

                    – Using social media to further disaster preparedness

                    – Pet/service animal preparedness

            – Underrepresented communities programs