I think it much more useful to have a map that is still working when your phone no longer does. And how useful are offline maps without GPS? Brush off your Brownie knowledge and get yourself real maps and a compass 🧭 instead, and learn how to use both. There is a reason why those maps are still made.
I am a BIG fan of paper maps, having a compass, etc. Electronics can break, batteries run out, etc.
However, I have learned that GPS in smartphones continues to work without cell service and without a SIM, as long as map data is stored in the phone's memory.
Yes, true, and GPS is still an American Military Service and therefore the Regime can easily disable its use. That why I suggested Paper Maps and Compass in the first place. And actually all direction pointers can also be disassembled real quickly. So navigating will than even more difficult. And if you would like to have that phone backup. Guru Maps is free and reliable and completely offline.
Great question! It's different for everyone. We all lead different lives, have different needs, and different responsibilities. What a dad of 4 might do vs what a single woman would do to prepare may be totally different.
Happy to share what I did! For context, I'm a childless woman (cat lady) in her late 20s. I started small. I bought a 25lb bag of rice and a bunch of dry beans. I met with my doctor to chat about vaccinations, contraceptives, etc. and made a plan. I scanned and printed copies of important documents like my passport and driver's license along with MapQuest directions to various locations. I saved a backup of important data to a thumb drive. These actions made me feel more confident and prepared.
My advice would be to start with a small bite - whatever feels manageable and helpful. Think about what you would need if you lost access to power, public transportation, grocery stores, etc. for a few days at a time. Maybe pick up some batteries or candles and a few cans of veggies next time you grocery shop. If you have the means, it wouldn't hurt to stock up on a few days of non-perishable food. It's all about the cumulative impact of many seemingly small actions.
And don't forget to continue connecting with your community!
We can't outrun this, but with a bit of planning, we may be able to make ourselves and our neighbors a bit more comfortable while we weather the storm ahead.
Thank you! Yes, that makes sense. Any plans to provide support or develop a community or rhythms around implementing this? What's the dream for this project?
That’s a really great question. Initially, I just wanted to share helpful resources with people who may not know where to look or have the time to find them themselves.
I’ll keep posting these lists, but beyond that, I’d love to build a community if there’s interest!
In the future, I’d like to offer a donation-based service where people can share what they’re going through or what they need help with, and I’ll create custom resource lists for them - plus help connect them with national and local organizations that can offer support.
Ultimately, my goal is to continue to provide value and build community organically.
Brilliant. These are exactly the types of initiatives we're supporting with Connection Engine. Would love to add you as a resource, and provide support if you decide to create a community around it! So let us know if we can help when the time comes. We should have a fairly well oiled system within the next three months.
Are you familiar with sites like Shareable and Local Futures Action Guide by the way?
Love this!! Thank you!!!
So happy to be able to share this with you :)
Hank you so much!!
I think it much more useful to have a map that is still working when your phone no longer does. And how useful are offline maps without GPS? Brush off your Brownie knowledge and get yourself real maps and a compass 🧭 instead, and learn how to use both. There is a reason why those maps are still made.
Absolutely! Never a bad idea to have a road atlas in the car too
I am a BIG fan of paper maps, having a compass, etc. Electronics can break, batteries run out, etc.
However, I have learned that GPS in smartphones continues to work without cell service and without a SIM, as long as map data is stored in the phone's memory.
So, I like to have both options available.
Yes, true, and GPS is still an American Military Service and therefore the Regime can easily disable its use. That why I suggested Paper Maps and Compass in the first place. And actually all direction pointers can also be disassembled real quickly. So navigating will than even more difficult. And if you would like to have that phone backup. Guru Maps is free and reliable and completely offline.
Can you make this pdfavailable somewhere besides Google docs? I have purged the products of all collaborators from my devices.
Hi Kim! Here's a link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:a901b8e0-a080-4abd-a4d4-306d519a7a87
Thank you so much!
Wow!! This is such a unique, creative, and COMPREHENSIVE post for everyone! Well done!! 🙏😊
Thank you so much! So you found it 💚
Thank you so very much for these resources. Passing it along
I love to hear that! Thank you for being here 💚
WOW!
What an amazing compilation. Thank you so much for doing this!
Thank you for your kind words! So glad you found it :)
Incredible Resource! Thank you so much... I'm printing this out and also sharing it.
I'm so glad you found it!
Incredible!
Amazing list! Thank you.
Incredible list! Thanks so much.
How does one narrow down where to start? What are you thinking to that end?
Great question! It's different for everyone. We all lead different lives, have different needs, and different responsibilities. What a dad of 4 might do vs what a single woman would do to prepare may be totally different.
Happy to share what I did! For context, I'm a childless woman (cat lady) in her late 20s. I started small. I bought a 25lb bag of rice and a bunch of dry beans. I met with my doctor to chat about vaccinations, contraceptives, etc. and made a plan. I scanned and printed copies of important documents like my passport and driver's license along with MapQuest directions to various locations. I saved a backup of important data to a thumb drive. These actions made me feel more confident and prepared.
My advice would be to start with a small bite - whatever feels manageable and helpful. Think about what you would need if you lost access to power, public transportation, grocery stores, etc. for a few days at a time. Maybe pick up some batteries or candles and a few cans of veggies next time you grocery shop. If you have the means, it wouldn't hurt to stock up on a few days of non-perishable food. It's all about the cumulative impact of many seemingly small actions.
And don't forget to continue connecting with your community!
We can't outrun this, but with a bit of planning, we may be able to make ourselves and our neighbors a bit more comfortable while we weather the storm ahead.
Thank you! Yes, that makes sense. Any plans to provide support or develop a community or rhythms around implementing this? What's the dream for this project?
That’s a really great question. Initially, I just wanted to share helpful resources with people who may not know where to look or have the time to find them themselves.
I’ll keep posting these lists, but beyond that, I’d love to build a community if there’s interest!
In the future, I’d like to offer a donation-based service where people can share what they’re going through or what they need help with, and I’ll create custom resource lists for them - plus help connect them with national and local organizations that can offer support.
Ultimately, my goal is to continue to provide value and build community organically.
Brilliant. These are exactly the types of initiatives we're supporting with Connection Engine. Would love to add you as a resource, and provide support if you decide to create a community around it! So let us know if we can help when the time comes. We should have a fairly well oiled system within the next three months.
Are you familiar with sites like Shareable and Local Futures Action Guide by the way?