The churches and community groups of New Orleans have come up with their own strategy to deal with future disasters which knock out their power – one which organizers believe could make Louisiana a ​“world model for grid resilience and disaster response.” 

The network, which will be the largest of its kind in the world when completed, aims to give residents a familiar, safe haven in their neighborhood that can provide charging and cooling stations, lights, food and other vital resources and information when the power goes out – and stays out.