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Florida Teen Launches 'Storm Smart' to Teach Vital Hurricane Preparedness in Local Classrooms
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Inspired by her own experience with Hurricane Irma, 16-year-old Elise Raurell created a hurricane preparedness curriculum for local school students as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award. Her initiative, 'Storm Smart,' successfully fills a crucial gap in classroom safety education, empowering young people to feel ready and resilient.
Inspired by her own experience with Hurricane Irma, 16-year-old Elise Raurell created a hurricane preparedness curriculum for local school students as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award. Her initiative, ‘Storm Smart,’ successfully fills a crucial gap in classroom safety education, empowering young people to feel ready and resilient.