> 911 is broken. Be prepared to take care of yourself.

For the past 30 years all around the world all cities are safer than ever. I don't see the catastrophic situation than you describe.

In any case if corporations are taking over basic services is a political issue that should be solved in elections and with political action.

"Be prepared to take care of yourself." is the wrong approach as it just asks people to renounce to their rights. You should defend your rights not happily renounce them.