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* '''For the quiet room:''' make sure there are absolutely no wires/pins/little bits anywhere. Put anything that you won't use in a box, or in other rooms. Turn off all power outlets that you won't need. Generally check the floor, all the corners, ... | * '''For the quiet room:''' make sure there are absolutely no wires/pins/little bits anywhere. Put anything that you won't use in a box, or in other rooms. Turn off all power outlets that you won't need. Generally check the floor, all the corners, ... | ||
* '''For the dirty room/workshop:''' decide in advance in which area your demonstration will take place. Make enough room for your group, move things around if needed. Clean the area, and store away/cover/unplug anything in the general area that is a potential safety hazard. Make sure there are enough grownups around to stop kids from doing unintentionally stupid things. | * '''For the dirty room/workshop:''' decide in advance in which area your demonstration will take place. Make enough room for your group, move things around if needed. Clean the area, and store away/cover/unplug anything in the general area that is a potential safety hazard. Make sure there are enough grownups around to stop kids from doing unintentionally stupid things. | ||
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* [[Project:Spacensus#Powering_off | Deactivate]] the people counter laser (it's at about eye level for young kids) | |||
* Make sure you know where the first aid kit is (under the kitchen sink iirc) and frequently check that it's still complete. | |||
Once you're done: make a list of everything you did so you can demonstrate preparedness. | Once you're done: make a list of everything you did so you can demonstrate preparedness. |