Youth program turn teens into preparedness leaders

  • The Nassau County 4-H chapter Youth Emergency Team includes, from left, Sophia Causer, sixth grade; Elena James, sixth grade; Gabriel Gierhahn, high school freshman; and Natalie Stevenson, high school junior. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Youth Emergency Team
    The Nassau County 4-H chapter Youth Emergency Team includes, from left, Sophia Causer, sixth grade; Elena James, sixth grade; Gabriel Gierhahn, high school freshman; and Natalie Stevenson, high school junior. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Youth Emergency Team
The Youth Emergency Team (YET) is a cooperative program between Nassau County Emergency Management and the local 4-H chapter. The program is meant to empower youth to be able to take control in an…

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