⚡Off-Grid Comms with Signals Rising- Resiliency Action Lab #2
- Date
- 2026-06-25
- Location
- Straight up the alleyway, 3rd floor entrance!, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Host
- Dear Crisis
About this event
Reliable communication is one of the first things people miss when systems get strained. This lab is for people who want to think beyond convenience and start building practical, community-level resilience around how we stay in touch when the usual tools are unavailable, overloaded, or not enough. This second Resiliency Action Lab with Signals Rising brings people together in person to explore off-grid communications in a hands-on, community-minded setting. If you care about preparedness, mutual aid, neighborhood coordination, or simply understanding what your options are when standard networks fail, this is a strong place to start. About the Event This gathering is centered on off-grid communications: the tools, strategies, and shared practices that help people communicate without relying entirely on conventional infrastructure. Rather than treating resiliency as an abstract idea, the lab format points toward action, discussion, and practical learning. Expect something more engaged than a standard lecture and more structured than a casual meetup. The "Action Lab" framing suggests a working session where attendees can learn, exchange knowledge, ask grounded questions, and think through real-world scenarios with others who care about community resilience. Because this is part of an ongoing series, there is also a sense of momentum built in. Whether you are brand new to this topic or already thinking seriously about preparedness, this event offers a chance to plug into a wider conversation about how resilient local networks get built over time. What to Expect You can expect a mix of discussion, community exchange, and practical exploration. The focus is not just on what off-grid communication is, but on how it might actually function in neighborhoods, local groups, and on-the-ground response situations. Likely areas of focus include: How off-grid or low-infrastructure communication fits into broader resiliency planning Ways communities can organize communication before an emergency happens Questions around accessibility, reliability, coordination, and trust Realistic use cases for neighborhood-based communication systems Space to compare experiences, ideas, and approaches with other attendees This is also a networking-friendly environment in the best sense of the word: not transactional, but connective. You will likely meet people who are thinking about many of the same issues from different angles, including preparedness, community care, local organizing, technology, and mutual support. Because it is in person, there is room for the kind of spontaneous conversation that often makes these events valuable. Sometimes the most useful part of a resiliency gathering is hearing how someone else is approaching the same challenge with a different set of tools, constraints, or neighborhood realities. Why Attend If you have ever wondered how your community would communicate during a power outage, service disruption, or other infrastructure failure, this event gives you a concrete place to explore that question. It is a chance to move from vague concern to practical understanding. You do not need to arrive with all the answers. In fact, one of the benefits of a lab like this is being able to learn in public, test assumptions, and leave with better questions, clearer next steps, and a stronger sense of what resilience work can actually look like on the ground. Attending can help you: Build a more realistic understanding of off-grid communication options Connect resilience thinking to actual community relationships Meet people who may become future collaborators, neighbors-in-practice, or resource-sharing contacts Learn how communication planning supports safety, coordination, and mutual aid Get more confident talking about preparedness without drifting into abstraction or fear For people already involved in community response, local organizing, or neighborhood preparedness, this is also a good opportunity to widen your lens. Communication is often treated as secondary until it becomes the main problem. Giving it focused attention now can make other resilience efforts much stronger later. Practical Details This is an in-person event in Brooklyn, USA, taking place Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 PM EDT. The listed location is Straight up the alleyway, 3rd floor entrance!, so plan to arrive with enough time to find the entrance and get settled before the session begins. Because the venue directions are specific and a little unconventional, it is worth reading them carefully before you head over. If you are the kind of person who likes to show up exactly on time, consider giving yourself a small buffer so you are not navigating the alleyway and third-floor entrance at the last minute. This event is especially well suited to people who like learning in a room with others: asking questions, comparing notes, and making local connections. The tags point to a blend of community, meetup, networking, and social energy, so expect a gathering that is both substantive and welcoming. Bring your curiosity, your practical questions, and your sense of what resilience should look like where you live. Whether you are attending to learn the basics, deepen your preparedness thinking, or meet others taking this work seriously, this lab is designed to turn interest into action.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want resilience to be practical, local, and connected to real people rather than just theory. - You care about **preparedness** and want to understand how communication works when phones, internet, or power are unreliable. - You are involved in **community organizing, mutual aid, neighborhood groups, or local response efforts** and want stronger communication strategies. - You are **curious about off-grid systems** but want an approachable, in-person setting to ask questions and learn with others. - You think about **infrastructure, safety, and coordination** and want to explore how communication supports all three. - You value meeting people nearby who are serious about **resilience, cooperation, and practical problem-solving**. - You like events where you can both **learn something useful and make real local connections** instead of just listening passively. You do not need to be an expert to belong in the room. If you are motivated by the question of how communities stay connected under pressure, this event is likely a strong fit.