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 |  | Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced five newly selected members of the FEMA National Youth Preparedness Council (YPC), which was established last year. FEMA's Youth Preparedness Council was formed to bring together youth leaders from across the country that are highly interested and engaged in advocating youth preparedness and making a difference in their communities. The Council supports FEMA's commitment to including youth in preparedness-related activities and provides an avenue to involve an often overlooked and underrepresented youth population, taking into account their perspectives, feedback and opinions. This year the 15 council members will have the opportunity to participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit in Washington, D.C. on July 23rd and 24th where they will discuss and ask questions on youth disaster preparedness with the leadership of national organizations working on this critical priority. Council members will also determine their Council project and meet with FEMA Community Preparedness staff, who will be their ongoing FEMA support contacts and mentors. Members will also meet virtually with FEMA leadership on a regular basis throughout the year and will provide ongoing input on strategies and initiatives as well as updates on their projects. To read the press release in its entirety and learn more about FEMA's Youth Preparedness Council visit: http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council. |  | |
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