@abel.navigator

[adsero]

Hello everyone,

Unless I’ve missed something in the past hour or so, it seems like our network hasn’t been compromised by whatever has caused this massive security failure. I have at least five messages in my inbox that I’m certain aren’t for me, but everything seems clean here.

I think, as the group of people with the (apparently) only properly functioning network (and various talents, in a manner of speaking), we’re obligated to use it to organize ourselves and assist. The entire city is facing more problems as a result of this breach than I’ve ever seen before from one event. If you’re not particularly interested in helping those that could be trapped in cars or victims of accidents right now, consider that the external temperature has been rising. I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m personally certain that once it gets around 55C I’m going to start dying.

The network has apparently been used before to coordinate teams of Displaced, let everyone know what’s needed and who to meet with, and I suggest we do it again. I’ll keep an eye on this and provide hotlinks to pertinent discussions, so anyone with particular skills or interests can volunteer themselves.

Stay safe everyone. Don’t spend too much time in the heat without decent protection, you can only help so much if you pass out in the middle of it.

Comments

@margaret.carter

[revlon]

I'm looking for volunteers — Morningstar recruits and otherwise — to help extend relief efforts to the impoverished in the city unlikely to be immediately assisted by the government or PRESERVE. They're doing their best, but resources are stretched as thin as can be. What they need are water, sunscreen, and access to shelter wherever you can find it.

Communications are down, as you well know. We cannot coordinate in any organised manner or deploy by zones, so use your instincts and common sense. It's absolute mayhem at City Hall and in the embassy; people will fall through the cracks if we don't step in.

Look after yourselves before you try to assist others, or you'll wind up doing more harm than good. Go in pairs or teams, do not venture out alone.

I'll do my best to join you where I can on the streets, but the border is compromised, and I'm needed at City Hall for now. Please contact me here for any concerns or developments whatsoever. Thank you.

@leo.fitz

[retravel]

Thank you, Carter.
Do you know anything about how they're regulating the border, if there are those of us who want to bypass the watches to access the pyramid?

[revlon]

The UNA has deployed troops to the border in their usual teams of 3 - 4 soldiers in coordination with the NAPD, but wires are crossed left and right so the orders are being passed on by word of mouth. With the sheer size of the city, you can imagine that's taking some time. They're planning on operating in shifts, but records of the schedule are compromised by the virus and therefore unreliable for long.

We at City Hall and the embassy are very concerned about plugging the holes in security. We might not be able to have all eyes on them at all times. If anyone were to attempt getting out, I can't say for certain we have the resources to pursue them beyond apprehending rogue vehicles as they're spotted. And even then, who knows?

[retravel]

[ 😍😍😍 ]

What a mess. Can't imagine the stress of border management in these times of crisis.
Take care of yourself, won't you.

[ the "dear" is implied. ]

@nill.klein

[culver]

I'll help with relief. I can think of a few places offhand that will make good shelters. And I know some first aid. I'll need some supplies, if there are any to spare.

[revlon]

[ Oh, bless her. ]

Thank you, Ms Klein. We'll furnish you (and anyone else) with what we can from our usual stores for outreach — luckily we brought in a good amount of donations from the harvest festival.

I'm hearing word about makeshift shelters cropping up around the city, shopfronts and the like. What places are you thinking of? We can try and spread that information around to the other volunteers.

[culver]

[SHE JUST KNOWS WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE FORGOTTEN ABOUT OK
also she's hyperventilating a little nobody has ever called her "ms klein" ok focus, nill]

Just let me know where I can pick them up and I'll head out. [Bad username or site: Heine @ Rammsteiner] will you come with me?

I know a skate park that's underground, which will help people keep cool. The overhead lights will be out, but we can get flashlights and other small light sources. I go to Honey♥Honey a lot. The people who work there are nice and I bet they would open up their shop. And Pink Fr33k, too. I think anywhere underground would be a good idea for right now. It might get a little stuffy, but it's better than frying to death in the sun.

@gaby.teller

[myownwoman]

I've gone by a grocer's and they are already taking in people seeking shelter from the heat, they have backup generators running for the food.

[revlon]

[ Gaby Teller. Good Lord, she had no idea the other woman was back. But she tables that surprise for now, in light of the situation. ]

I'm glad to hear it, thank you, Ms Teller. It seems the generators are barely managing as it is. Keeping the food cool is one matter, but my concern is for the people. Temperatures are already beginning to rise.

[myownwoman]

The generators are powering their air conditioning as well it looks like. They will likely be somewhat put off but I've no doubt their ice will soon become a communal commodity.

[ if all their customers die of heat stroke they will have no more customers. ]

@daisy.johnson

[evite]

if i get you a container, can you fill it?
we need water, and ice might actually make it across this city in this heat without evaporating.

@daisy.johnson

[evite]

i'm heading out shortly. makeshift shelters should be easy enough to put together with all the debris on the ground.

[ discretion may be the better part of valor, but this is no time for being coy with what they can do. ]

you need anything while i'm out?

[revlon]

[ Another brain for another implant so she can juggle this business on the network and the chaos at City Hall, please and thank you.

Or a lemonade. ]

Not me personally, but thank you. I do have a question, though: Have you heard anything about a solution for this virus? All our efforts may be temporary if that isn't resolved and I admit I know next to nothing about the nature of this particular beast. El mentioned your corporation is working on it.

@sora.sky

[lighthearted]

I'll volunteer. I want to help as many people who are in danger as I can, and I'll take supplies too. As much as I can carry in this heat, anyway...

If anyone wants to come with me, just let me know. You're right, we should go together.

@ren.amamiya

[variate]

I'll come.
I need to do something.

@ianto.jones

[torchwoodteaboy]

I have some experience with disasters on this sort of scale.

[Unfortunately... #torchwood]

I'm headed out to see what I can do for anyone in any immediate need. Triage work, that sort of thing. I can point anyone in decent shape I find towards any shelters we know of?

[revlon]

That would be appreciated, thank you. Do you have anyone working with you out there?

@max.guevara

[revvedup]

are we finding water and sunscreen on the go?

[ it should be easy enough to find out there given that the people who are looting are probably going to be searching for things with more monetary value, but if they've got a supply readily available all the better. ]

[revlon]

We should have a box of sunscreen somewhere and a few reusable water bottles and canteens, but not much. The safehouse is incredibly well stocked but honestly, whatever you can find, use. I don't think anyone's watching too closely now.

@monty.cora

[jampony]

EMPs are fun, right?

I'll go ahead and join the relief effort because I don't have anything better to do. We need the essentials, obviously, but then what? Maybe we should work on some outdoor shelter setups with what we can find.

Not everyone will be lucky enough to get someplace inside. So who's in charge of actual set-up there?

[revlon]

If you're volunteering, then I'd say you are. It's all hands on deck out there.

@poe.dameron

[followhim]

i can help! i've got a hoverbike. i can transport things or people wherever they need to go.

[revlon]

Mr Dameron, good to hear from you. Would you be able to get your hands on canteens for water and fill them up wherever you can?

@connor.resnik

[cyberlife]

I'm here to help in whatever way I can.

I've been spotting civilians making for stores along the main strips, so we can expect some ransacking. Be careful.

[revlon]

Oh, Connor, bless you.
I'd say we're in for a step above ransacking; pillaging, maybe. You'll be careful, won't you?

[ which she recalls is one of the last things she told him before he vanished, good lord ]

Are you out there with anyone? Markus?