1434 js console errors

[kkrug]

Description

Add validation to prevent javascript console erros

Related Issues

GSA/challenges-and-prizes#2025

Changes Made

• Updated index.js to add validation

Screenshots (if applicable)

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• New functionality is tested and all tests are green
• I have added unit tests for new functionality or updated existing tests for changes.
• I have updated the documentation/README accordingly, if necessary.
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