1. Introduction: Why Clarity Networks Matter
- Fast, noisy world → communities need calm, reliable information.
- Clarity networks keep neighborhoods coherent when institutions lag.
- Built by ordinary people, not agencies.
2. Start With Purpose
- One mission: keep information simple, accurate, and calming.
- Avoid politics, fear, and speculation.
3. Form a Small Core Team
- 3–7 trusted community members.
- Qualities: calm, reliable, non-confrontational, good communicators.
4. Choose Your Communication Channel
- WhatsApp / Signal / SMS / Facebook / email digest.
- Keep it simple: one main channel + one backup.
5. Decide What You Will (and Won’t) Share
- Share: local updates, verified info, resource availability.
- Avoid: rumors, national politics, panic-driven headlines.
6. The “Signal Loop”
- Listen → Verify → Simplify → Share.
- Focus on clear, short, actionable messages.
7. Connect With Local Assets
- Libraries, churches, schools, community centers.
- Plug into microgrid or resilience hub efforts when possible.
8. Create a Calm Communication Style
- Clear, steady voice: short sentences, low-emotion phrasing.
- Focus on solutions and reassurance.
9. Share a Weekly or Biweekly Clarity Digest
- Recap what happened, what’s coming, and available resources.
- Builds trust and consistency.
10. Grow Slowly and Organically
- Start small—one building, one block, one neighborhood.
- Networks expand naturally when people trust the signal.
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