Just a note that the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for emergency management professionals who are interested in serving on its National Advisory Council (NAC) for a term of three years. According to the FEMA National Advisory Council Press Release, the agency is searching for professionals in: Emergency Management, Public Health, Emergency Medical Provider, Standard Settings, Disability, Access and Functional Needs, State Non-Elected Official and Tribal Non-Elected Official. Council members meet quarterly to discuss, deliberate, and make recommendations on FEMA plans and strategies.
For detailed information on how to apply visit: http://www.fema.gov/about/nac/.