# Recommendations for Structural Changes (Long-Term Prevention)
To reduce disease spread at future gatherings, consider implementing these structural changes:
### 1. Improve Hygiene Facilities & Handwashing Compliance
✅ Install more handwashing stations, including near the toilets, kitchen, and eating areas.
✅ Use foot-pump sinks or soap dispensers to make washing hands more convenient.
✅ Provide hand sanitizer at multiple locations for when soap and water aren’t available.
### 2. Strengthen Food Safety & Storage
✅ Store dishes and cutlery in closed cupboards in the Breakfast Barn to protect from flies and dust.
✅ Set up a server system where designated people serve food instead of self-serve buffets.
✅ Ensure raw vegetables are properly washed and prepared on clean surfaces with separate knives/cutting boards.
✅ Regularly sanitize the white plastic jerrycans (empty, rinse, and clean with diluted vinegar or bleach).
✅ Do not keep leftovers for more than 24 hours without refrigeration.
✅ Use tupperware and stickers with the day of the week for leftovers
✅ Avoid saving high-risk foods (e.g., dairy-based sauces, cooked grains, or anything left out for too long).
✅ Serving Leftovers Safely:
- Reheat leftovers to at least 75°C (167°F) before serving again.
- Do not serve lukewarm food, as it increases the risk of bacterial growth.
- When in doubt, throw it out—especially if food has been sitting at room temperature for too long.
### 3. Reduce Toilet-Related Contamination
✅ Increase toilet cleaning frequency, especially wiping down seats and handles with disinfectant.
✅ Always keep toilet lids closed after use to reduce fly attraction.
✅ Replace shit tons before they are completely full to reduce exposure to waste.
✅ Continue using sawdust generously to limit odors and flies.
### 4. Improve Bathing & Water Use
✅ Drain and clean the bathtub frequently with disinfectant before refilling.
✅ Consider heating the bathtub water to at least 60°C (140°F) before use, as this kills bacteria.
### 5. Reduce Flies & Insect Transmission
✅ Continue using mosquito nets around food areas in the Breakfast Barn.
✅ Set up fly traps or screens near food preparation areas.
✅ Maintain strict waste management, especially around food scraps and composting toilets.