to deal with such a situation there is much that can be done, but not all of the things that are done are suitable for every group.
the first, you must have savings, savings when the economy is weak are needed, then the savings make a business or business that can be achieved using the money in the savings, for example selling food, or other things.
the most important thing is that money can continue to rotate every day with an ever-increasing amount, that may be enough to meet daily needs.