And Now There's FEMA Corps

First there was the Peace Corps, and then AmeriCorps, which brought college grads into classrooms. Now there's FEMA Corps. FEMA is partnering with AmeriCorps to create the new unit to send young adults to disaster response and recovery efforts for 10 months to two years. Officials said FEMA Corps could inspire young people to consider careers in emergency management, while benefiting survivors and saving money. They said it could save $60 million a year. The five-year agreement allowed for 1,600 members a year.