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In a crisis, you may find yourself in a situation where there’s only one way to survive. This can be a scary thought, but there’s nothing left to do except pull together with other people and work together to make it through the crisis.
If you live in a community that has already been activated, this is not something new for you; however, if you are an individual or family that hasn’t activated yet, this may be your first experience with trying to survive as part of an organized group.
Many things need to be taken care of in an activated community, such as food management, engineering, and medical care, just to name three, but what happens if roles are unclear? How do we make sure that everyone knows their role?
These questions may be coming into your mind and frustrating you too. Don’t worry! This article will cover the details of what a successful community should look like, so you can establish one and get through any obstacles and any scenario.
The Importance of Community
The importance of community is often overlooked when it comes to survival. The truth is that you can’t do it alone, which means that you need at least one other person. I’m not saying someone can’t survive on their own; many people have chosen to be solitary and live off the grid for years at a time or even forever.
However, this isn’t always possible for everyone, especially if you’re new to the experience of prepping. And even if it were feasible for many people, our world has changed so much over these past few decades that it’s no longer realistic since we rely so heavily upon each other now more than ever before – especially when it comes to things like food production and energy generation!
Community Leadership
A leader is someone who is chosen by the community to make decisions and set goals. The leader should be someone who is respected by the community, has the skills needed to manage it, and can make hard decisions that other people cannot. The essence of leadership is to do what is right for the community in order to ensure its survival.
The best way to choose a leader is to ask yourself what qualities you think would make an effective leader in your situation.
If you come up with several answers, do some research on those qualities so that you can identify which ones are most likely to lead people effectively through tough times (or even just day-to-day life). You could look up examples from historical leaders or see what experts say about leadership styles: how they work best for different situations or types of groups.
There is no one “right” way to choose a leader. In some cases, a community may have an existing leader who volunteers to keep that role; in others, people may nominate candidates and then vote on them.
If you’re trying to figure out what kind of leader would work best for your situation, consider asking other people what qualities they think are important for someone who has the responsibility of making tough decisions on behalf of everyone else in the group.
Choosing the correct leader for a community is so important that if a wrong decision is made, it could mean the end of the community. Not only does the person has to keep the community together, but he also needs to listen to their needs and demands and makes a decision as he sees fit. This is no easy role, and not everyone is up to the task.
Council Based Leadership
If you want to create a healthy and safe community, the best way to do so is by encouraging council-based leadership. Council-based leadership ensures that all members of the community are heard and their needs are met.
In small communities, this is as simple as having one leader who decides what happens within the group. However, in larger groups, it might be necessary for there to be multiple councils with different areas of responsibility or for people on each council to have specific roles.
In order for your community leaders to be effective in their roles, they must ensure that everyone’s needs are being met. This can be tricky since it’s easy for those who live far away from one another not to feel included when decisions are made about things such as where new resources will come from or how much food will be sent elsewhere.
Important Things to Take Care Of In a Prepper Community
When a disaster strikes a community, there are many things that need to be taken care of. To start, you need to make sure that food is available for everyone in the area. You also need security and medical help. The more people there are in your community, the harder it is for one person to take care of all these tasks by themselves.
If you plan on staying with friends or family during an emergency, this can work well as long as everyone stays safe while they’re together. However, if someone gets hurt or sick, then other members of your group may have to help out until paramedics arrive on the scene (which could take several hours).
It’s important not only because it helps keep everybody healthy but because sometimes illnesses spread very quickly within large groups like this—especially if water supplies aren’t clean enough!
A lot of topics come under the topic of community, and they will be talked about in detail below. It is advised not to skip over any content, especially if you want to take the proper steps to establish a successful community.
Food Management
Food management in a community is an extremely important skill. It’s one of the most critical skills for the community planner, the community council, and the leader of a community.
In order to effectively manage food in your community, you need to first understand what types of food there are available in your area. You also must know how long each type of food lasts so that you don’t waste it unnecessarily.
Then, once you’ve determined which kind and how much food there is available in your neighborhood, you’ll want to organize it into groups: perishables (food that can spoil), non-perishables (foods that do not spoil), dry goods (foods that come packaged or canned), fresh fruits & veggies (fresh produce), meats & fish (meat products), dairy products/eggs/cheese (dairy items).
As a community leader, you need to make sure that food is not overused and wasted. You also need to make sure that everyone has enough food, so they don’t go hungry. If people are hungry, they’ll be less productive than usual, and it could cause a problem in your community.
As a council member or planner, you need to find ways of getting more food into your community so there’s enough for everyone who needs it and no one goes hungry because there isn’t any leftover after everyone gets their share each week/month/year (whatever time frame applies).
Engineering In A Community
In the event of a societal collapse, engineering will be vital for constructing shelters and structures to protect yourself from the elements. You will need to be able to build bridges and roads so that you can traverse large distances in order to scavenge for supplies. If you want water sources nearby, then you’re going to want engineers on hand who can design reliable systems like wells or reservoirs.
Engineers are also vital for maintaining the various systems that you have put in place. They will be able to repair broken equipment, vehicles, and machinery so that you can continue to function even after a societal collapse.
Without engineers, your community will be limited in what it can do. You will not be able to build structures for shelter or transportation, nor will you be able to maintain the systems that are necessary for survival. Without engineers, you will not be able to properly construct a post-collapse society.
The role of engineering is unappreciated, and without them, a community may very well have to live off of scraps. They should be incorporated into an active community in order to make sure necessary and proper structures are built for everyday living scenarios.
Training Children
Children who are taught to survive can be valuable assets to your family and community. They should be taught how to hunt, fish, and trap as well as how to forage. They should also be trained in first aid and basic medical care because they may one day have to take care of an injured member of the group. Children should also learn self-defense techniques, including martial arts, so that they will feel comfortable protecting themselves.
Training children on what type of weapons to use is another good idea, but only if there is a responsible adult present at all times when using them.
Make sure you teach children what weapons are appropriate for their age level; young kids probably won’t be able to handle a rifle or shotgun well enough yet, but they might be able to handle a knife with minimal supervision until they’re old enough and strong enough (and mentally mature enough) to handle firearms without supervision!
Educational Staff
In a survival situation, it is vital that the educational staff know how to survive and be able to teach their students. Teachers should know basic skills such as fire starting, shelter construction, and water purification.
They should also understand the importance of group dynamics and teamwork in surviving together. If the children are old enough, they could participate in these tasks with their teacher.
Teachers will often be responsible for keeping order amongst children who may become unruly if they become hungry or thirsty after participating in an exercise. The teachers should have a plan for this eventuality so that everyone can remain in full health at all times. Children are the future of any generation, and their health should be the priority of the community. Their survival depends on the knowledge and skill level of the children.
Elderly Care
Elderly care is a critical aspect of survival. In addition to the fact that older adults are often more vulnerable in a disaster situation, their life experience makes them a valuable resource for information about how to survive and thrive in the new world order.
You may be able to convince some seniors in order to gain some valuable wisdom from them! They may refuse, but that is something not to be concerned about. They may come around in a few days or weeks, and you should not force them. Drastic changes to their living conditions, in the event of a prepping scenario, may already be too much for their heads to wrap around on.
It’s also important to remember that many elderly people suffer from conditions like diabetes or heart disease that make it harder for them to recover after being injured or exposed to harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures, poor air quality, and lack of clean water. So, there needs to be a dedicated group of people that will tend to them at all times. This will ensure that they can remain healthy and in good health at all times.
Scavengers
When you’re in a survival situation, scavenging is the first thing that comes to mind. Scavengers are the people who find useful items in the wilderness and collect them for the community.
They collect food and water, tools and weapons, and clothing and seek better possible spots for shelter—everything they need to survive when the conditions are not good.
They can look for resources anywhere: in forests or deserts or even inside urban areas such as abandoned buildings (though these places may have fewer resources).
Scavengers usually form groups of two or three people because there isn’t much benefit from having more members than that. There are some exceptions: if they live near pristine lakes with lots of fish, then they could get away with having more people join; however, most scavengers prefer it this way since lesser people are easier to manage. After all, three experienced scavengers will definitely be better than ten amateurs who don’t know what they are looking for.
Don’t Forget About Security
Organize a neighborhood watch and patrolling group. This can be done in a way that ensures your community is well protected, but also in such a way that everyone feels like they’re part of something important.
Make sure you have the right number of people involved, with each member knowing their role and what to do if an emergency should arise. Have a clear chain of command, so you know who is in charge during any given situation–and make sure this responsibility isn’t being passed around constantly without anyone taking ownership over it.
Be Patient With The Community
When you’re trying to get a community through a crisis, it’s important to keep in mind that not everyone is going to react the same way. Some people may be able to accept new ideas quickly, while others will take longer.
Some people may be very upset by what has happened, and others may seem calm and collected. This is normal behavior—no one person reacts exactly the same way, so don’t expect them all to act in similar ways during a crisis situation.
If someone has trouble understanding the situation or needs more information from you before making a decision about how they should proceed, it’s okay if things move slowly at first.
This can be frustrating for those around them who want immediate action is taken (for example: getting an evacuation order out on time) but remember that everyone processes things differently, and it isn’t anyone else’s job but of the person who is the leader of your community, to ensure members’ safety during this time!
The most important thing to remember is that the people you are trying to help are not just numbers. They have lives, emotions, and families of their own.
If a community member comes to you with a problem, try not to judge them based on your own experiences. Listen carefully and be empathetic. You may find out that they’re more similar than different from you or others in your community!
In order for communities to thrive, there needs to be collaboration between all parties involved—not just the government agencies but also individuals who live in these neighborhoods, as well as businesses located nearby. This means that everyone needs to work together toward a common goal: building a better community!
Make Sure To Avoid Destructive People And Habits
You should also avoid destructive individuals and habits. Avoid places where the wrong people gather, such as bars and pool halls. Avoid activities that are potentially harmful to you or others, such as drug use or illegal weapons manufacturing. Avoid environments that pose a threat to your safety and well-being, whether that’s your neighborhood or an area of natural beauty.
It’s important to note that not everyone who engages in these activities is bad; some of them are just misguided or misinformed about how they’re negatively affecting their community.
In fact, many people engage in these acts with good intentions but wind up causing harm anyway because they don’t know any better—which is why it’s so important for us all to educate ourselves about how our actions affect our environment! And this is why the educational staff is important, something that has already been discussed above.
Build Proper Relationships
The first step to building a strong community is having relationships with the people who are there. You can’t build a house without bricks, and it’s the same for communities.
You have to know who you can trust in your community and make sure that everyone knows you can be trusted too. It takes time to develop these relationships, but once they are established, they will be worth it because they allow you to get things done faster and more efficiently than if you were working alone.
There are lots of ways we can improve this process of building strong relationships:
- Be patient with others; don’t expect them all to understand what needs doing right away or why something needs doing at all (especially if it’s not their idea).
- Listen carefully when people talk about what’s going on around them – especially if it relates back directly to one of our goals/needs, as outlined above! Take note so that later down the road when a decision needs to be made about something related again then refer back up this conversation rather than trying to start from scratch again when everyone else has forgotten every detail from last time (this happens often).
Don’t Forget About Social Activities
When you’re in a survival situation, the last thing you want to do is sit alone and wallow in your misery. Socializing will help you stay sane and improve relations with other members of the community—which is essential if we’re going to survive this disaster together.
When it comes to surviving as a group, there are all sorts of social activities that can bring people together: sports, singing karaoke and making music, or even just playing poker once a week.
All these things are important for communities because they ensure good moods and improved relations between each other. Improved bonding and time off from work and other issues will definitely improve the mood of the people in the community.
Conclusion
The tips in this article are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many more things you can do to make your community thrive, but these are some key areas that every community should be thinking about. The easy part is knowing what needs to be done; now, it’s up to each individual person who wants to help make their community better!