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Preparedness without panic,
structure without chaos.
Continuity by design.

Civil Continuity is a calm, expandable resilience index: practical gear, verified resources, and operational checklists across twelve pillars — designed for real disruption (wildfire, storms, outages, job loss, information fog).

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Mission Reduce fragility. Increase optionality. Build continuity under constraint.
Resilience Index

Filtration & Purification

  • Gravity-fed filters (Berkey / ProOne / British Berkefeld)
  • Portable filters (Sawyer / Katadyn / MSR)
  • UV purification (SteriPen)
  • Chemical purification (Aquamira / Micropur)
  • Under-sink filtration (Aquasana / APEC RO)
  • Stainless steel storage tanks (where feasible)

Storage

  • Long-term containers (Scepter / WaterBrick / food-grade drums)
  • Collapsible containers (MSR Dromedary / Hydrapak)
  • Rain catchment systems (first flush + prefilter)
  • Water barrels
  • Water bladders (WaterBOB for short-term)

Testing & Monitoring

  • Water test kits (Watersafe / LaMotte)
  • Digital TDS meters (HM Digital)
  • Well monitoring tools (level + flow awareness)
Best default Gravity filter + stored water + basic test kit. Reality TDS is not “safe/unsafe.” It’s one signal.

Long-Term Storage

  • Freeze-dried meals (Mountain House / Peak Refuel)
  • Dehydrated staples (Augason Farms / Harmony House)
  • Bulk grains & legumes (white rice, beans, oats, wheat)
  • Mylar bag systems (5 mil + heat sealer)
  • Oxygen absorbers (PackFreshUSA sizing by volume)
  • Food-grade buckets (Gamma lids for rotation)

Preservation

  • Pressure canners (All American / Presto)
  • Dehydrators (Excalibur / COSORI)
  • Fermentation kits (Masontops / crocks)
  • Vacuum sealers (Nesco VS-12 / FoodSaver)
  • Root cellar supplies (temp + humidity management)

Cooking Off-Grid

  • Rocket stoves (EcoZoom)
  • Butane/propane stoves (Camp Chef / Coleman)
  • Solar ovens (Sun Oven / GoSun)
  • Cast iron cookware (Lodge)
  • Wood-fired cooking systems (cookstove where legal)
Best default Bulk staples sealed + modest freeze-dried buffer + dual-fuel stove. Avoid Storage without a cooking plan.

Backup Power

  • Portable power stations (EcoFlow / Bluetti / Jackery)
  • Inverter generators (Honda / Yamaha / Champion)
  • Dual-fuel generators (propane + gas for optionality)
  • Whole-home systems (Generac / Kohler) + fuel planning

Solar

  • Foldable panels (Renogy / EcoFlow)
  • Rooftop kits (modular, non-proprietary where possible)
  • Charge controllers (Victron MPPT)
  • Deep cycle batteries (AGM) vs Lithium (LiFePO4)
  • Lithium banks (EG4 / Battle Born)

Lighting

  • Rechargeable lanterns (Goal Zero / Streamlight)
  • Headlamps (Petzl / Black Diamond)
  • Emergency LED lighting (USB strips / 12V bars)
Best default Small inverter generator + modest battery station + LED lighting. Reality “Solar generator” is a bundle term — compare components separately.

Short Range

  • GMRS radios (licensed, higher power)
  • FRS radios (license-free)
  • CB radios (vehicle and base)

Long Range

  • Ham radios (license + practice)
  • Satellite communicators (Garmin inReach / Zoleo)
  • Mesh networking devices (for constrained comms)

Emergency Alerts

  • NOAA weather radios
  • Signal mirrors
  • Whistles
Best default NOAA radio + GMRS for local coordination. Reality The tool is useless without a plan and practice.

First Aid

  • Trauma kits (North American Rescue / Rescue Essentials)
  • Tourniquets (CAT Gen 7 / SOF-T Wide — avoid counterfeits)
  • IFAKs (build after training)
  • Wound care supplies (gauze, irrigation, tape, dressings)

Preventative / Continuity

  • Water-resistant medical storage (hard case + silica)
  • Medication continuity planning
  • Electrolytes + oral rehydration salts
  • Baseline diagnostics (thermometer, basic monitoring)

Training (High ROI)

Best default CPR + Stop The Bleed + solid wound care kit. Reality Trauma gear without training is a liability.

Secure Communication

Browsing Privacy

Data Security

Best default Password manager + security key + full-disk encryption + backups. Reality VPN ≠ anonymity. It’s transport privacy.

Hard Assets

Alternative Banking

  • Credit unions (member-owned diversification)
  • International banking guides (legal, compliant)
  • Offshore resources (educational only; comply with reporting)

Income Diversification

Best default Emergency fund + two institutions + one extra income stream. Reality Portability + liquidity beat “apocalypse assets.”

Go-Bags

  • Backpacks (Osprey / GORUCK / Mystery Ranch — consider “low profile”)
  • Travel medical kits (Adventure Medical Kits + compact bleeding control)
  • Portable document storage (fire + water resistant)

Vehicle Readiness

  • Jump starters (NOCO)
  • Portable air compressors (VIAIR)
  • Fuel storage (Wavian / Scepter; follow local rules)
  • Emergency roadside kits (triangles, tools, tow strap)

Documentation

  • Waterproof document organizers
  • Passport storage solutions
  • Identity redundancy (copies + encrypted digital)
Best default Light go-bag + charged jump starter + full tank habit. Reality Overpacking slows evacuation and causes injury.

Physical Security

  • Reinforced door hardware (strike plates + long screws, jamb kits)
  • Security film for windows (3M / Llumar — anchoring matters)
  • Motion lighting (hardwired preferred)
  • Safes (UL/TL ratings matter more than marketing)

Surveillance (Local-First)

Ring / Mesh Network Note

If you use Ring/Echo, understand Amazon Sidewalk (neighborhood mesh) and disable it if it doesn’t fit your risk model.

Best default Door hardening + window film + motion lighting. Reality Cloud cams can fail in outages and expand privacy risk.

Education

  • Coursera / Udemy
  • Homesteading courses (local extension + credible instructors)
  • Gardening courses (Master Gardener / community programs)
  • Apprenticeship.gov (trade pathways)

Community Platforms

Actionable

  • Join CERT
  • Get CPR + Stop The Bleed
  • Know 5 neighbors by name
  • Build a contact tree
Best default CERT + one trade skill + a real local network.

Independent Aggregation

RSS > algorithms for long-term signal hygiene.

OSINT & Verification

Disaster Monitoring

Supply Chain Monitoring

Use as early indicators, not doom fuel.

Best default Local alerts + NOAA + a curated RSS dashboard. Rule Set check windows. Don’t doom scroll.

Physical

  • Strength training (dumbbells/kettlebells + simple programs)
  • Rucking (progressive load, joint-safe progression)
  • Environmental readiness (layers, footwear, exposure tolerance)

Mental

  • Stoic philosophy (Meditations, Seneca)
  • Stress management (breathing, sleep discipline)
  • Journaling systems (clear thinking under stress)

Discipline

  • Routine under constraint
  • Information boundaries
  • Voluntary discomfort (progressive, not reckless)
Best default Train 3×/week + walk daily + protect sleep. Reality Panic and fatigue break plans faster than scarcity.
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This isn’t a news feed. It’s an operations desk: primary data + a few bias-aware aggregators.
Disclosure: This site is informational and not medical, legal, or financial advice. Verify local laws, safety standards, and product specifications. In emergencies, follow official guidance and professional responders.