Communications & Observation — 1 Person 📡

Responsible for:

radios
weather updates
external observation
maintaining logs
monitoring rooftop systems

Tasks:

track weather
monitor radios
update maps
inspect rooftop systems

Should mark:

communications equipment
antenna zones
observation points

If need be, move this into the electrical duties until you get someone trained in Radios.

Cross Train Everyone! If someone passes away, and they knew everything about the one area, and no one else does, then you’re stupid for not thinking. Nothing more.
Don’t be stupid, ensure everyone knows how to work each system to ensure redundancy.


Now that we’ve covered the roles and who does what, and maintains that source

Let’s dive into what each
group needs to do.

Operations / Coordination Team 📋

Recommended Size: 1 Person

This person becomes the organizational backbone of the shelter.

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Main Responsibilities

Inventory Control

Tracks:

food
water
medicine
batteries
tools
spare parts

Without tracking:
resources disappear far faster than expected.

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Scheduling

Organizes:

cleaning rotations
repair shifts
farming cycles
sleep schedules
observation duties

Routine reduces:

stress
conflict
exhaustion

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Documentation

Keeps:

logs
maps
repair notes
weather records
supply reports

Knowledge becomes extremely valuable long-term.
This role should also help support other roles. Don’t be lazy.

When Supplies Run Low

The coordinator transitions the shelter toward:

rationing
power conservation
system simplification
salvage operations
recycling systems

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Example Decisions

Reduce Power Usage

Move into smaller insulated living areas.

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Reduce Water Consumption

Limit washing frequency.

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Shift Diet

Transition from stored foods toward crops and preserved staples.

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Biggest Long-Term Threats

disorganization
poor planning
morale collapse

Water & Sanitation Team 💧

Recommended Size: 2 People

Most critical long-term role.

Almost every historical survival failure eventually involves:

contaminated water
poor hygiene
disease spread

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Main Responsibilities

Water Purification

Methods:

boiling
filtration
chemical treatment
UV purification

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Water Storage

Maintain:

sealed containers
contamination control
rotation systems

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Hygiene Systems

Prevent:

mold
bacteria
pests
illness outbreaks

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Waste Management

Critical long-term issue.

Must separate:

greywater
waste
clean water

When Stored Water Runs Out

The team must establish renewable collection systems.

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Long-Term Water Sources

Rain Collection

Best rooftop option.

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Snow/Ice Melt

Seasonal.

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Condensation Collection

Low yield but possible.

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Long-Term Upgrades

Eventually build:

gravity-fed systems
large storage tanks
filtration stations
simple plumbing networks

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Major Risks

contamination
stagnant water
plumbing failures
disease outbreaks

One sanitation failure can collapse the entire shelter.

Food & Agriculture Team 🌱

Recommended Size: 2 People

This team eventually becomes the survival core.

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Main Responsibilities

Rationing

Track:

calories
nutrients
shelf life

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Food Preservation

Methods:

drying
sealing
cold storage
fermentation

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Indoor Farming

Eventually necessary.

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Best Long-Term Crops

Potatoes

High calories.

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Beans

Protein source.

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Leafy Greens

Vitamin production.

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Herbs

Flavor + medicinal use.

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Farming Systems

Possible methods:

hydroponics
soil beds
vertical farming
microgreens

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Lighting Needs ☀️

If sunlight limited:

LED grow lights
reflective surfaces

When Stored Food Runs Out

The team must transition toward:

crop cycles
seed preservation
composting
sustainable nutrition
Trapping
Hunting
Fishing

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Critical Long-Term Challenge

Calories are difficult to replace indoors.

Many crops provide vitamins but not enough energy.

High-calorie staples become extremely important.

Power & Maintenance Team ⚡🔧

Recommended Size: 2 People

This team keeps the shelter physically functioning.

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Main Responsibilities

Electrical Systems

Maintain:

lighting
batteries
solar systems
charging systems
AIR PURIFICATION!!

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Structural Repairs

Inspect:

leaks
roof damage
shelving stability
weather damage

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Tool Maintenance

Without tools:
infrastructure slowly collapses.

When Fuel Runs Out

Generators eventually become useless without fuel.

The team shifts toward:

solar systems
passive heating
low-power equipment
manual systems

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Battery Degradation 🔋

After years:
most batteries lose capacity.

Possible responses:

salvage battery cells
build backup low-power systems
reduce electrical dependence

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Long-Term Engineering Priorities

water systems
lighting
communications
refrigeration
farming power

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Repair Philosophy

Eventually:
replacement parts disappear.

The shelter becomes increasingly:

repaired
patched
improvised
recycled

Medical & Wellness Team 🩺

Recommended Size: 1–2 People

Long-term survival is heavily dependent on health stability.

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Main Responsibilities

First Aid & Injury Care

Even small injuries become dangerous long-term.

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Illness Monitoring

Watch for:

dehydration
infection
mold exposure
malnutrition

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Mental Health

Extremely important. Especially if some people don’t like the new way of living.

Long-term isolation causes:

depression
paranoia
conflict
emotional fatigue

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Groups without structure often mentally deteriorate.

When Medicines Run Out

The team increasingly relies on:

prevention
hygiene
nutrition
quarantine practices

because advanced treatment options disappear.

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Major Long-Term Medical Risks

infections
dental disease
vitamin deficiencies
untreated injuries
chronic stress

Communications & Observation Team 📡

Recommended Size: 1 Person

This role becomes increasingly important for:

information
weather
environmental awareness
system monitoring

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Main Responsibilities

Radio Monitoring

Track:

emergency broadcasts
weather alerts
possible rescue signals

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Environmental Observation

Monitor:

storms
temperature
roof conditions
solar systems

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Record Keeping

Maintain:

maps
logs
system reports
maintenance records

When Technology Begins Failing

Eventually:

batteries weaken
electronics fail
networks disappear

The team shifts toward:

low-power radios
printed maps
analog backups
manual logging systems

So now that we have roles discussed, and its aware what tasks need to be done, maintained and looked after, we have to look into scavenging.

After supplies start running out, or if you have a larger group size using more resources, you need to scavenge.

This is short and basic info ^

But each Scavenge run will be different

One day you will be looking for medicine, the next, tools, the next car parts.

Whatever you are looking for, only grab the top items required.

Note down each place you visit, and what supplies they have.

This will make it easier for you if you need them in the future

Recovery Priorities Over Time 📦

Early Phase

Focus on:

food
water
medicine
batteries

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Mid-Term Phase

Focus shifts toward:

tools
repair materials
seeds
filters
power systems

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Long-Term Phase

Most valuable resources become:

technical knowledge
renewable systems
manufacturing capability
repair infrastructure

What They Should Document 🗺️

Maintain records of:

safe routes
dangerous zones
usable infrastructure
water sources
damaged areas

Good documentation prevents unnecessary risk later.

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Equipment That Would Matter Most 🎒

Survival gear:

gloves
masks/respirators
flashlights
radios
first aid kits
water containers
durable boots
protective clothing
If available, vehicle.
Gun/knife

MAP! MAP! MAP! In case they die, you have it written down.