 Cancer. It's a very scary word. But an outstanding treatment facility was here at home. I was led to the Lawson Cancer Center. As a nurse practitioner at the Lawson Cancer Center, we are champions for our patients. I am so happy for Robert. The treatment worked. On Saturday, April 29th, the Pike County Public Library is hosting an emergency preparedness workshop. During the 30-minute presentation, those in attendance will learn how to prepare a 72-hour kit, otherwise known as a go-bag. The purpose of these kits is to help one or several people survive during an emergency if supplies are unavailable elsewhere. The reason I'm focusing on 72-hour kits, it's just it's something that my church strongly encourages emergency preparedness and self-reliance. And so we've been counseled by our leaders for many years to be prepared for adversity. And one of the things they've asked us to have is urgency kit on hand. It's sometimes they're referred to as a go-bag or a get-out-of-dodge bag or a get-home bag. But basically this is a 72-hour kit that helps you meet basic needs immediately after a disaster. Essential items found in a standard 72-hour kit are food, water, radio, flashlight, and a first aid kit. For more information and a full list of supplies, visit FEMA.gov. I've actually been doing this off and on for about 33 years now, so I firmly believe in it. One of the things I plan to talk about at the end are testimonials from other people how having a 72-hour kit has helped them. And even if you never need one, it still gives you peace of mind knowing that you have it. And I strongly encourage each person in the family to have their own, tailored to their own needs. Reporting for Mountain Top News, I'm Nick Colum.