Since we're talking about community action being prepping, I highly recommend taking a look at this article by Crimethinc: It's Safer in the Front

https://pt.crimethinc.com/2025/01/28/its-safer-in-the-front-taking-the-offensive-against-tyranny

Counterintuitive though it is, in a confusing situation, often the best, if not safest, place to be is the front lines, so you can get a clear visual grasp of what is going on around you.

I think there are other benefits to get involved in radical social movements in times like this from a prepping perspective. At the very least, you get to know people who are willing to fight for you if things become really ugly.