This community exists to equip communities with media, food systems, and nonprofit tools to respond effectively when disaster strikes. We are modeled after the real-world work of Altadena Talks, which means: - We value truth over hype - Community voices over clout - Action over theory 1. Lead With Service, Not Self-Promotion This is not a marketing group. ✅ Allowed: - Sharing tools, lessons, and case studies - Asking for help or feedback - Offering collaboration when relevant 🚫 Not allowed: - Drive-by promo posts - Affiliate spam - “Buy my course” without context or contribution Rule of thumb: If your post doesn’t help a community respond, recover, or rebuild—rethink it. 2. Respect Disaster Lived Experience Many members: - Have lost homes - Are displaced - Are grieving - Are actively responding to crises Zero tolerance for: - Dismissive language - Disaster tourism - Political baiting - Trauma exploitation Speak with care, humility, and context. 3. Podcasting Is a Tool — Not the Point Podcasting here is infrastructure, not entertainment. Posts should focus on: - Community impact - Information flow - Trust-building - Documentation & accountability This is not about downloads for ego—it’s about reach for recovery. 4. Food Justice & Mutual Aid Are Sacred Work Food programs shared here should: - Prioritize dignity - Avoid savior narratives - Center local leadership Do not: - Undermine grassroots efforts - Shame communities for how they receive aid - Compete destructively for resources 5. No Misinformation — Ever If you share: - Emergency info - Funding claims - Government resources - Grant opportunities You must: - Verify sources - Label speculation clearly - Correct mistakes publicly if found Misinformation during disaster causes harm. Period. 6. Collaboration Over Competition This is a city-to-city learning space, not a leaderboard. Encouraged: - Sharing templates - Cross-pollinating ideas - Co-creating response strategies

Welcome message What this community is Why Altadena Talks is the model ### Your 6-Step Onboarding Checklist ☐ Read the Community Rules ☐ Post Your Introduction ☐ Watch Orientation Lesson ☐ Choose Your Track ☐ Complete Your Community Voice Snapshot ☐ Unlock Office Hours

1. Where are you located? 2. Are you responding to or preparing for a disaster? 3. What do you want to build? - Podcast - Food program - Nonprofit - All of the above 4. What is your community’s biggest challenge right now?