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Notes for Chapter 11 all come from my personal archives of Isla Palenque work materials. The first two related to our “prepping” in 2034-35, and the third to “islomania” related marketing from 2018.
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Excerpt from the November 20, 2034 Board Meeting Minutes of the Isla Palenque Resort Association:
Agenda Item 4: Infrastructure & Contingency Planning
Mr. Loomis presented a proposal regarding the development of a long-term emergency preparedness program for Isla Palenque. The proposal outlined procurement of additional food stores (vacuum-sealed grains, freeze-dried vegetables, oils, and multivitamins), medical reserves (redundant kits and pharmaceuticals), critical spare parts for utilities and equipment, and communication hardware (radios, shielded backup systems)
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Funding to be allocated as follows: