FEMA is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and serve on a new subcommittee through its National Advisory Council.
Planning for Animal Welfare Subcommittee: The new subcommittee, formed as a work group in response to the “Planning for Animal Wellness Act” (PAW Act), will assess current policies for animal welfare in disasters. FEMA is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and provide the FEMA Administrator with consensus recommendations. This will include addressing the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals and captive animals in emergency and disaster preparedness, response and recovery. Members will have the opportunity to be a part of, and help shape, the future of FEMA. The agency is accepting applications for at least 13 members from state, local, tribal and territorial governments, academia, veterinary experts, and nonprofit organizations, until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 10, 2023.
Appointed members will serve on the subcommittee only and will not be members of the NAC.
How to Apply: If you are interested in submitting an application package to serve on the Planning for Animal Welfare Subcommittee, follow these instructions: Federal Register: National Advisory Council
