The storms on the East Coast, as well as a great Emergency Management special on local TV have gotten me thinking about the role of a MHC in case of a disaster...
The MBMHC will have it's own power supply through solar and other renewable energy. It will also have heat from rocket mass heaters. Additionally there will be large spaces (barns, community hall, classroom spaces) that can be converted into emergency shelter space, and large food stores combined with renewable food sources such as the gardens/greenhouses and animal products like eggs and milk. The MBMHC will have an infirmary with basic medical supplies as well as trained resident medical staff to care for injuries and those with medical needs. These features will allow the MBMHC to be a strong resource for the community in an emergency or disaster scenario.
In addition to being a resource during and after an emergency, the MBMHC will promote community preparedness through classes, drills, and promoting public health. There will be classes on gardening, water-catchment and renewable energy, herbal medicine, and nutrition as well as emergency response. This knowledge will promote resilience and preparedness in the community: people will have the tools to be healthier and more self-sufficient. A healthy population is a resilient population, and the MBMHC plans to holistically address community health through nutrition and education.
Are there any other suggestions on how a Modern Homestead Community could factor into community emergency management?
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