General Pod Directory
Find regional entry points to connect with local ICE Tea pods or start one.
π General Pod Directory
This directory lists open, moderated Signal pods that serve as regional entry points. These arenβt command centers β they help new folks find or start local pods in their area.
If you're forming a new pod, these spaces are a good place to ask questions, meet mutuals, or share intentions.
How to Use This
- Looking for a pod? Start here, find your region, and reach out.
- Starting a pod? Join your regional General Pod and let folks know.
- Already in a pod? Connect with your regional General Pod so others can find you.
Important
Most pods listed here are entry-level and may be moderated, loosely vetted, or unvetted. Trust is built locally and relationally, and many pods use layered access, like outer and inner chats, based on in-person connection.
Pod Types (Quick Reference)
| Pod Type | Access | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| General Pod | Open or modded | Entry-level space to ask questions, get routed, or connect |
| Regional Pod | Lightly vetted | Coordination across neighborhoods, ops planning |
| Neighborhood Pod | Heavily vetted | Trusted field teams for urgent or local responses |
| Ops Pod | Invite-only | Specialized teams for dispatch, legal, medics, etc. |
Important
Pod Structure:
[Name] General Pod
- Platform: Signal
- Link: Request via @[name]-trusted-mod
- Contact: @[name]-trusted-mod
- Covers: Name of towns, counties or region
Info
π§ Note on Trust & Access
Each pod sets its own boundaries. Some use layered access β an βouterβ general chat and a βcoreβ vetted inner chat. This helps maintain safety while building community. Always ask what trust practices are in place.
π² Pacific Northwest
Washington Pods β³οΈ
Olympia General Pod
Platform: Signal
Join Link: Tap to join
Contact: @techwitchtitan.01
Covers: Olympia, Thurston
β Seattle, Tacoma, King County, and Spokane could form a base.
Oregon Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Portland, Eugene, and surrounding areas need coverage.
π Northern California
NorCal Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, and East Bay could anchor this.
ποΈ Southern California
SoCal Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Los Angeles, San Diego, Inland Empire, and Orange County need coordination.
π° Nevada
Nevada Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Las Vegas and Reno could anchor a pod here.
π’οΈ Texas
Texas Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Houston, Dallas, Austin, and border towns like McAllen or El Paso could be strong hubs.
ποΈ Southwest
Arizona Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Phoenix, Tucson, and border regions need coordination.
New Mexico Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and border towns need pod support.
ποΈ Mountain West
Colorado Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Denver, Boulder, and surrounding areas could form a base.
Utah Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Salt Lake City and Provo could support pod formation.
π½ Upper Midwest
Upper Midwest Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Minneapolis-St. Paul, Des Moines, and Sioux Falls could support a pod.
ποΈ Midwest
Illinois Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Chicago and Urbana-Champaign are potential anchors.
Ohio Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati need local coverage.
Michigan Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Detroit, Flint, and Ann Arbor could organize a hub.
π½ Northeast
NYC Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan could build a local network.
New England Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Boston, Providence, Burlington, and Portland (ME) need organizing.
Pennsylvania Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Philly and Pittsburgh could anchor a statewide pod.
βͺ Mid-Atlantic
DC / DMV Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Northern Virginia could organize regionally.
ποΈ Appalachia
Appalachian Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Western NC, eastern KY, and WV need pod formation.
πΎ Great Plains
Kansas/Nebraska Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Omaha, Lincoln, and Wichita could build a base.
π΄ Southeast
Georgia Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Atlanta and Savannah could be anchor cities.
Florida Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Miami, Tampa, and Gainesville could support organizing.
Carolinas Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Columbia could coordinate.
π Deep South
Alabama/Mississippi Pod β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Birmingham, Jackson, and surrounding areas could start this.
Louisiana Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. New Orleans and Baton Rouge could form a base.
π Hawaii
Hawaii Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. OΚ»ahu and Big Island organizers could form an island-based network.
βοΈ Alaska
Alaska Pods β³οΈ
β No pod yet. Anchorage and Juneau could help start rural-resilient pod structures.
Want to Add or Update a Pod?
If you're helping maintain a General Pod and want it listed (or updated), reach out via ICE Tea Dispatch or the Academy admins. We keep this lightweight to avoid surveillance and bloat β trust moves at the speed of relationship.
Hint
Starting from scratch?
β Take: How to Create a Pod
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