To ensure that citizens were assisting one another effectively, the teachers established a detailed database to track those who contributed food and water to the warehouse, as well as those who accessed its resources. The most generous contributors were publicly recognized in a hall of fame, serving as an inspiration to others.
Teenagers were the new eyes and strength of the city; they accompanied and helped police and firefighters during the patrols. Bing Shi was afraid that if they were left alone, it'd get out of control.
For transportation, bicycles equipped with salvaged solar panels became the primary mode of travel. Even a small 200V panel, similar in size to a 19-inch monitor, could provide enough energy to charge a laptop for up to 22 hours.
Because of the highlighted awareness of renewable energy for this past year, there was an abundance of solar panels.
