FEMA Youth Preparedness Council

Do you know a young leader who is passionate about disaster preparedness and community resilience? Encourage them to join FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).

The YPC is a nationwide program that brings together young leaders who want to make a difference in their community and build valuable leadership skills. Council members serve for one year and collaborate on projects that promote emergency preparedness, participate in engaging discussions with FEMA leaders, and gain insight into careers in emergency management.

Who can apply to join the YPC?

Each applicant must be a current 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th-grade student who has done at least one of the following: 

•  Participated in community activities;

•  Served in a leadership role;

•  Lived through a disaster and shared their experiences; and/or

•  Participated in a preparedness activity or training related to emergency preparedness. 

For more information:

FEMA will conduct two informational webinars to provide additional details about the YPC and answer questions. Both webinars will cover the same content.

• Thursday, Jan. 30, at 8 p.m. ET. Register in advance on Zoom for government.

• Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m. ET. Register in advance on Zoom for government.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and shape the future of emergency preparedness!

https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities/youth-preparedness-council

https://fema-community-files.s3.amazonaws.com/2025_YPC_Application_FAQ.pdf

Applications can be submitted in either written or video format by March 3 to FEMA’s YPC application page.