Grid‑Down Morale: Routines, Rhythm, Resilience

Objective

Prevent panic and drift during outages by setting routines, clear roles, and a daily rhythm that preserves energy.

Daily Battle Rhythm

• 07:00 — Check radios, weather, and neighbors.
• 09:00 — Water/food prep for the day.
• 12:00 — Team check‑in; task shuffle.
• 17:00 — Dinner prep; device charging.
• 20:00 — Sanitation, gear reset, lights out.

Roles

• Intel lead: filters info, posts updates.
• Logistics: water/fuel/food tracking.
• Safety: checks lights, locks, and first‑aid daily.

Micro‑Wins

Set small goals you can achieve daily (1 clean water tote, 1 room organized, 1 cooked meal).

Real Example

A duplex organized into two squads; morale rose when chores rotated and everyone knew what “done” looked like by 20:00.

Checklist

• Whiteboard + markers
• Printed day plan
• Deck of cards, books

Contingencies

• Conflict → time‑boxed cool‑down; mediator role.

After‑Action

Capture one improvement nightly; implement next morning.

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