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.

Now, you have a system with water, food, electricity, medicine and a resupply method.

You have a large enough surface area inside the store to build and section off your supplies, build mini homes for privacy and areas designated for each resource

I would advise against making this public after you reached this stage, in case you get taken over. Continue to maintain quietness and privacy. However, if your group size is large enough (25-50+ people) you have created a mini “safe haven” but it needs to be fortified. Heavily.

So now, after a few months you’ve fortified the inside, made it safe, redundant and ensured the systems are set for survival for a long time, and you’ve expanded your group, you need to expand the base itself.

First Priority is fencing and containing the external area, with the Costco itself as the epicentre / Base Hub.

This will ensure if any attacks occur, you at least have a fallback base, which is still fortified.

Primary Outer Fence

A long-term settlement could begin with a large perimeter fence surrounding:

parking lots
loading bays
fuel/storage zones
greenhouse areas

Possible materials:

chain-link fencing
welded steel mesh
reinforced construction fencing
salvaged industrial barriers

If you have barbed wire, add that on top to reduce unwanted guests…
Or, make it electric 😉

Double-Layer Perimeter

Some settlements use:

an outer warning boundary
an inner protected perimeter

The space between can function as:

maintenance corridor
inspection route
lighting corridor

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Vehicle Barrier Sections 🚚

Large vehicles placed along portions of the perimeter can act as:

wind barriers
visual barriers
reinforcement for fencing sections
Or even areas for heightened visibility

Examples:

delivery trucks beds
shipping containers
trailers

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Fence Support Structures

Additional supports:

concrete barriers
steel posts
pallet walls
sand-filled containers

Access Points 🚪

A perimeter usually includes:

one main entrance / exit gate
emergency exits

Often marked with:

floodlights
warning paint
signage

Utility Integration ⚡

Perimeter areas may also contain:

motion lighting
cameras
solar lighting systems
maintenance power lines
communications wiring

If you produce enough power, well you have your own mini military base.

Long-Term Expansion 🌱

Over time, the perimeter may expand to include:

farming plots
solar fields
workshops
water storage
vehicle yards