Gathering as stewards of this land (and each other) we agreed to put the following resiliency measure into place within the next month:
- Develop a more robust method for “checking in” with each other, particularly when we're leaving overnight. Let at least one person on the property know, if not the specific destination, at least the general direction and anticipated return.
- Likewise, if one of us hasn’t been seen for awhile, one of us should check in. Unless there's some emergency suspected, this checking in should generally happen only after checking with the rest of those present on the property, and during daylight hours. We agreed that email/Skype messaging (during daylight hours) was an acceptable method.
- We should all have an up-to-date folder with emergency contacts, and out-of-state contact (for times when local phone connections are disrupted), and whatever durable powers of attorney and Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) are desired easily available near our front doors in case of urgent need for care.
- “Go Bags” should be situated near our front doors, and should contain the envelope or folder containing the foregoing forms and papers. (Also a good idea to have copies of these documents in our vehicles.)
- Periodically, we should gather together for a tour of the property to review the various safety shut-offs on the propane tanks, on the water system, and on the electricity coming onto the property, and the locations of our respective Go Bags and emergency health orders. (See shut-offs map above.)
