(ST. GEORGE)—A Dixie State College club has raised more than $6,000 to help provide emergency preparedness kits to Washington County’s 1,000 school rooms. To raise funds, the Rural Health Scholars Club sponsored a benefit concert featuring classical pianist and composer John Schmidt. Last week, the club turned the proceeds from the event over to the Washington County School District. The money will help outfit classrooms with backpacks containing a first-aid kit, walkie-talkie, flashlight, whistle, water, student health care plans, a chart with emergency procedures and other items. Student Services Director, LuAnne Forrest, says just a few classrooms have preparedness kits, even though they’re required. Club president Austin Cope says fundraising for the kits will be an ongoing project.