Civil War 2.0: Uncommon Preparations to Consider

 

Civil War 2.0 has started. History will show we are within the early stages of what is being called a low-intensity domestic conflict. This current conflict and what is to come is quite unlike what most of us for the past two decades have considered when it comes to preparedness. Time’s change and so we must also.

Information is becoming more weaponized with each passing moment. The media is as corrupt as most of the politicians and participation in the political system is largely an effort in futility. Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming elections in 2020 things will continue to get worse.

Typically people look at “preps” and their focus is to glamorize about guns, ammunition – sometimes even bugout vehicles and communications. Preparedness should be focussed on true needs and preparation for as many possible scenarios. These scenarios should be based on data, research, and common sense outcomes from probable events. Predicting the future is impossible, however, predicting possible scenarios is well within the boundaries of those willing to dedicate the time to perform the necessary research.

I digress.

For those who believe Civil War 2.0 is upon us there are numerous preparations that should be checked off a “To Do” list. Here are a few:

Civil War 2.0 Preps to Consider:

Intelligence – Information that can be gathered prior to the time when needed is an essential preparation. Examples of intelligence would include areas of your city, town, or region that have the highest incidences of crime.

Other types of intelligence:

    • Locations and origins of gang activity
    • Number of law enforcement(city/county/state police, FBI,etc)  in all surrounding areas
    • Antifa organization levels and activity
    • White supremacy organizations and activity
    • Locations and hours of all medical facilities(this includes EMS/ambulance dispatch centers)
    • Frequencies used by police, utilities, and other city/county workers

Unconventional Communicationmesh network devices staged throughout an area will provide reliable, encrypted communication within that specific area

Planning – A huge topic that will only be touched on here. Instructions, checklists, and procedures on paper are for remembering. Your brain is for thinking. The best time to plan on what to do in events that would at least be called stressful is now. Having a plan to reference allows one to use their brain to think, consider, contemplate – and act.

Examples of plans could include relocation, communicating with friends, family, and group members, and housing if relocated.

Remote Suppliescaches of supplies including clothes, food, firearms, communication gear, and money.

Maps/Alternate Routes – Mapquest is an excellent tool for specifying routes to and from multiple locations. GPS software on cellphones typically provides the fastest or shortest routes. In any kind of regional conflict, these routes may not be the best. Mapquest allows routes to be planned in a very customized way.

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Maps of all states and areas that could possibly be accessed should be maintained. Routes can be pre-planned and highlighted with a yellow highlighter.

“Clean” Computer/Tablet – For those who are concerned with being traced via online activity a “clean” laptop or tablet would be in order. By clean I am meaning it has been purchased with absolutely no connection to any part of the owner’s life. This means paying cash, and NEVER connecting to the Internet via ANY wi-fi/Internet connection that any other owned device has connected. Additionally, the user should never access or sign in to any account that could be traced back to the user.

Libraries, restaurants, and other businesses that offer free wi-fi should be used.

See also: 5 Steps to Building a Digital Preparedness Library

 

USB Flash DrivesUSB flash drives allow a huge array of information to be transferred from one person to another avoiding traceable email and other similar communication.

Encrypted Email – The entire point of encrypted email is to be able to send messages so that the content(text, pictures, video, audio) cannot be seen except by the user. ‘Nuff said.

Prepaid Burner Cell Phones – Just as above more secure communications could be very advantageous.  Burner phones that have no ties to the user are much more secure than a contract-based phone.

Cash – Cash is king especially in a grid-down situation. Cash is also untraceable.

Press Passes – Obtaining a Press Pass may assist in moving through or into certain areas that regular “civilians” are being prevented. Templates are available on the internet and at a future date will offer free downloadable templates here.

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The future is all but certain. What’s absolute is with every passing day division in government and the populace continues to grow. The Federal Debt continuous to build to staggering unprecedented amounts. The US Dollar continues to lose value. The Left continues to propose big government programs and plans to take away our God-given rights.

We are at war, albeit a soft one. That will not last forever and whether we are months or years away from a true, high-intensity regional conflict the time to prepare is now.

Rourke

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