Emergency Communications Plan for when governmental rapacity hits proverbial fan

http://www.cbPatriot.com ^

[publius321]

Think of what it will be like one day if we wake up one morning, turn on the television and find out the Internet and cell phone networks have been shut down due to a financial meldown or some other inconceivable event.

Despite having formed "tea party" and similar groups all around the country, we find ourselves isolated and unable to mobilize anyone. With no way to communicate, millions would find comfort in the prospect of gathering somewhere with all those local patriots once again. But where do we meet? What day? What time?

It is exactly THAT scenario that The CB Patriot Project is organizing to avoid. The CB Patriot Project, which is a back-up communications plan that may be warranted after the fiscal and monetary abuse run their full course.

The spendthrifts in DC and the counterfeiting of the Federal Reserve are setting us up for a national calamity.

Think about how tea parties formed organically, almost overnight after the foreshocks of 2007-2008. It wouldn't have likely happened without the Internet. Think about how different your life was before Freerepublic.com. It is here on the Internet where the ideas and resolve fermented or "percolated (in the case of tea). It is crazy not to have a back up plan in the event something unforseen (by us) should happen and we lose contact.

Join us at cbPatriot.com It costs nothing to get involved in the project and your identity needn't be disclosed, just an e-mail address, state and Zip code is all that is required.

We take our communication capabilities for granted right now but when the consequences of governmental rapacity hits the proverbial fan, you will want to have a communications plan.

We have some great people who have already joined our team including HAM operators. It is exciting. In times of crisis, our greatest asset is one another, God fearing patriots. If you want to get involved, the project is linked above. Spread the word and let us work together.

[publius321]

Subsequently, my scenario begins with the notion of “waking up one day and turning on the TV to learn that the meltdown occurred. That is making the assumption that the power grid is still up.

[Texas Fossil]

My old Collins twins (75S3/32S3) would still work and I have a generator. There are many more like me.

[umgud]

Think of what it will be like one day if we wake up one morning, turn on the television and find out the Internet and cell phone networks have been shut down due to a financial meldown or some other inconceivable event.

This would truly be a SHTF sit for more reasons than just communication between the people. But yes, CB's would become invaluable.

[RitaOK]

Morse Code and smoke signals anyone?

[taxcontrol]

Study up and get your amateur radio license and drop about $400 in gear. That will get you basic coverage for a couple of dozen miles in most situations. Possibly longer with the use of repeaters.

[PENANCE]

That is making the assumption that the power grid is still up.

Generators are crucial. And very good for peace of mind even in good times -- in the event of even temporary power outages. Mine is Nat Gas, but I still need to get a back-up diesel generator.

[jdfromny]

Thanks for the heads up. I’ve been hoping such a group would form and apparently my prayers have been answered. I have purchased two walkie-talkies for my family to use in emergencies and will definitely be checking out your link. Thanks.

[Traveler59]

Research solar chargers. Many models and brands on the market. Even though I have a portable generator, I purchase one due to my homestead being on the Gulf coast and the possibilities of a hurricane taking out the power grid for weeks at a time. Just a helpful hint.

[MrEdd]

If we have a meltdown it will trigger a civil war.
Communication will be a tertiary concern, after water, food, heat, and defense.

You can worry about communications and electricity after the basics.

[rcofdayton]

Water will be the most crucial. Everyone should have at least one rain barrell.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks publius321.

we wake up one morning, turn on the television and find out the Internet and cell phone networks have been shut down due to a financial meldown or some other inconceivable event

[Le Chien Rouge]

My Plan if power, cell phones and internet are out:

1) Immediately eat as much as my stockpiled food as I can.

2) Grab bug out bag and carry as much essentials as I can.

3) Try to drive, if roads clogged, hike on foot( I run 30 miles a week—I’m in very good shape) to friends farm 50 miles outside of town.I have my escape route planned.

4) Hunker down and pray.

5) There is a 24 hour window to reach safety. Most will not know what is going on or believe the government will help them.

6) After the 24 hour mark when the food empties out of the stores, legally or by looting, hell will break loose.

7) There will be no help. You are own your own.

8) Wait out the hell, most of the riff-raff will kill each other off in the first month.

[jdfromny]

Will be checking that out, thanks. I would imagine that Obama and his like are figuring out now how they are gonna jam and counter-intel all these frequencies, though.

[Lorianne]

There was a good thread on FR about a week ago on ham radio to keep connected. Now I can’t find it.

Can someone post it?

[NewHampshireDuo]

Study up and get your amateur radio license and drop about $400 in gear. That will get you basic coverage for a couple of dozen miles in most situations. Possibly longer with the use of repeaters.

The secret will be coordination and flexibility in frequencies and modes. In a true emergency many repeaters - since they are part of the identified FEMA infrastructure - will be off limits to anything but "official" ham use.

The comms plan needs to be independent of any infrastructure that can be made off limits. Things like CB, FRS and MURS can be used for brief local coordination with HF ham radio for longer haul comms. Using some of the compressed digital modes can make transmissions relatively short and some modes are extremely difficult to evesdrop on. Lots of possibilities but there has to be a protocol.

[Myrddin]

I’ve been a ham since 1976. My “go bag” for emergencies includes a
2 meter rig with a cigarette lighter power plug and mag mount
antenna. A pad of paper and pen for collecting/sending messages is
useful too. Dispatch to work with Animal Rescue Reserve, ARES or
RACES to support fire and other emerency responders has been a
common activity over the years. One of my ham buddies in San Digo
is blind. He worked almost 40 hours non-stop coordinating rescue
efforts when a large earthquake rocked El Centro. Participating in
service activities e.g. marathon communications allows for practicing
your skills before a real emergency strkes. California Dept of
Forestry conducts free training classes to help survival skills when
supporting fire emegencies in the field.

[Walmartian]

I’m not convinced a diesel generator will be a good idea in 0 degrees temperature. If anything I’d say backup propane. JM2C

[EnglishCon]

Diesels are fine down to about minus 18 (though a bit sluggish to start at the lower temps), and, due to the efficiency, the same size tank will run your diesel generator for twice as long. A propane backup is fine, but you are better off keeping the propane for cooking.
Second the solar chargers for small stuff though - they are efficient enough that we use them already for our cell phones, outbuilding lights (the ones rarely used) and our walkie talkies.

[crazydad]

Don’t forget the most important commodity other then food and water. AMMO!