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Separated into groups with 43 attendees with two topics to discuss:
1) Building a more resilient Bethel
2) Barriers to a more resilient Bethel
Group One:
More resilient: Learn new skills: Be 2 Weeks Ready training; Garden space is available; Food processing class via Food For Lane County; How to use equipment (chain saw, etc.) Continuing education LCC (Lane Community College) Outreach team: Door hanger/window signs (a great way to meet neighbors while passing them out!) Community space: coffee shop; live bands; workshops Small group workspace/meeting space Tutor/read to kids Indoor play space Urgent care/first aid Legal aid center Barriers: Financial needs to fulfill promotion of facility location/signage communication Language/cultural differences
Childcare during LCC classes
Think of power outage – then what?
Group Two:
How to become more resilient?
Education
Communication/publicity/signage
Drills/practice
Alerts – how to notify
Neighborhood Watch/circles
Accessibility
Barriers:
Not everyone has phones or is near phone or another device
Relying on technology/power/etc.
Who will lead/organize
Accessibility
Group Three:
Resiliency:
Cards in windows
Networking
Creating/offering group activities
Concerns:
55+ communities
Transportation (especially for the 55+ers)
Lack of participation
Group Four:
How to communicate/reach people?
Structure/outreach/teams/HAMS
Determine what people need
Communicate what’s available
Door hangers – “I’m okay”
Window signs – “I NEED HELP”
Minority representation
How to make an emergency box (DIY)
EWEB emergency prep
Group Five:
Strong family support
How to reach out to isolated people and encourage them to interact
Being in community
Communications
Being prepared
Community garden
Strong cultural activities – bands, cultural experiences
Bringing people together to advocate
ABC recruiting in schools
Barriers:
Cost & Access
Group Six:
Indoor play space
Parent workshops
Afterschool Club meeting spaces
Supplies (personal hygiene, food, first aid supplies)
Drop-in nurse time
Pair senior activities with student activities
Group Seven:
Cub Scouts
Library
How to help raise money
Coffee shop
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