Monthly Archives: March 2017

Sodium in Your Diet? Good, bad, or indifferent - do you have any Clue how much is already in that food before you add your own?

Take the Million Hearts® quiz - it is a fun way to test what you know and to learn the (sometimes surprising) truth about sodium, as well as tips to reduce it at home and at the grocery store.

Did you know? More than 75% of the Sodium we eat comes from processed and restaurant foods, not the salt shaker!
Learn about sodium sources >

Time is running out! Applications for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) close on March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

LEARN MORE: Youth Saving Tomorrow

Teens from across the nation have the opportunity to make a difference in their communities by joining the YPC. Young people on the council work to better their emergency preparedness skills to help ensure readiness and recovery in their own neighborhoods and beyond. All students in grades 8-11, who have engaged in community service or are interested in being an ambassador for emergency preparedness, are encouraged to apply.

Are you an adult working with youth or emergency management? Share the application with those you believe might be interested in applying today. Applicants must submit a completed application form, two letters of recommendation, and academic records.

Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. PST on March 31, 2017.

Learn about a great opportunity to develop an emergency management career. FEMA Corps is an AmeriCorps service program where teams of young adults from 18-24 receive FEMA training, equipment, and deploy on assignments across the country. Members work alongside FEMA staff to support disaster response, recovery, and preparedness.

FEMA Corps: A Pathway to an Emergency Management Career

Webinar Direct link to join webinar: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/r2ds8o04rca/

March 14, 2017                 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST