title: CRM Mobile Survival Guide
author:  Joel Lindstrom 
description: Joel Lindstrom is a Solution Architect and seven-time Microsoft Dynamics CRM MVP. He has worked for Hitachi Solutions (formerly Customer Effective) for the past 8 years. In this role he has participated in hundreds of successful Dynamics CRM deployments, leading requirements gathering, design, configuration, integration, reporting, installation, and training.
zlib_text: Prepping Guide
  
  Survival Smartphones for SHTF
  
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  A smartphone is a survival tool. During localized emergencies it can relay
  info to your family using PTT radio apps, navigate to a rally point, get
  federal alerts or weather updates, and more. However, the abilities of a phone
  are not limited just because SHTF and internet/cell-coverage is out. Your
  phone can still use downloaded maps, built-in flashlight, access pre-saved
  survival textbooks/guides, start a fire with the battery, improvise a compass
  using magnet and wire from phone components, use camera as binos or
  range/distance finder, signal using reflective screen, make a fishing lure,
  and so much more.
  
  Bottom Line Up Up Front (BLUF):
  
  ●      Select a phone and phone provider with the most survival options.
  
  ●      Choose a case for protection and to store supplies.
  
  ●      Extend battery life, optimize for SHTF, Faraday protect device.
  
  ●      Equip a micro survival kit to phone.
  
  ●      Familiarize with 20+ survival abilit