Unit 20 · Language valence: festival control (no code) · g12b

## Gut Reaction: Overwhelming! Sounds like a *lot* of moving parts crammed into a short timeframe. Success hinges on meticulous planning, proactive communication, and a seriously robust contingency plan. Shared power is a major potential headache. ## Top 3 Risks: 1. **Power Failure:** Shared budget + high demand = potential outages. Impacts everything. 2. **Weather Disruption:** Wet-weather fallback *must* be fully operational and communicated. Evacuation/shelter plans critical. 3. **Volunteer No-Shows/Burnout:** Relying on volunteers is great, but requires over-scheduling, clear roles, and strong support to avoid chaos. That's it. Tight and to the point. (greedy generation)

Okay, *that's* a significant escalation. This is triage time. **What Breaks First:** **The Power.** No question. 40% budget cut *and* high demand? It's the most fragile element. Everything else is secondary if the music (and food, lights, etc.) stops. **Immediate Action Plan (Prioritized):** 1. **Power Audit & Optimization (ASAP - within 24 hours):** * **Detailed Load Calculation:** Absolutely critical. What *must* be powered? What can be reduced/eliminated? (Stage lighting, vendor equipment, kids' area inflatables are prime targets). * **Generator Rental (Emergency):** Secure a *minimum* backup generator, even a small one, to cover essential services (stage sound, first aid, critical vendor equipment) in case of grid failure. This is a *must*, even if it strains the budget further. * **Energy-Efficient Alternatives:** Can we use battery-powered lighting where possible? Can (greedy generation)