Ready…Set…Preparedness Pro Practice Drill!
This is a Drill! This is Only a Drill This is a PRACTICE scenario–not a PANIC scenario. It’s also a practice in recycling JUNK into something that can be as worthwhile as to save lives. What more could you ask for, right? As you may know if you’re spend Read more…
The Timing of an EMP Strike
Author’s Note: Before reading this article, I want to be perfectly clear that my objective is not to “freak you out.” Mental Preparedness comes more readily when we allow ourselves to mentally picture scenarios and then allow our brain to strategically work on solving the anticipated problems. I hope this article does that for you today.
There’s no such thing as an opportune time for a trial, right? As such, it’s a bit naïve of us to think that if an EMP strike does hit, it will conveniently
Do You Believe in an EMP?
“Do you believe in an EMP?” questioned an older woman in one of my classes this weekend. Until she asked me this question, I suppose I never considered whether or not an EMP was to be “believed in” or not. None of my readers will be shocked to hear that I responded “Of course I believe in EMPs.” My follow-up question to her should have been “What’s not to believe?”
EMP 101: Part IV—Faraday Cages
Faraday Cage c/o jeddaniels.com
We’ve established that an EMP incident will fry all electronics. This occurs whether or not they are plugged in or turned on. This also affects automobiles, batteries, computers, medical equipment, etc. Needless to say, in such an instance, life as we know it will change dramatically. Even more distressing is the fact that the strike of an EMP is not likely to give any warning. You don’t see it. You don’t feel it. You are simply left with the sudden consequences and whatever preparedness you have on hand. So, other than your preparedness supplies, your new best friend may be a Faraday cage. (more…)
EMP 101: Part II—The Aftermath
The Aftermath
Yesterday we discussed the reality of an EMP attack on the U.S. and today we will bring the aftermath of an EMP attack a bit closer so that we can mentally go through the various ramifications. If you mentally prepare, even little by little, you will be significantly better off.
EMP 101: Part I
What You Need to Know About the Likelihood of an EMP Attack on the U.S. A Multi-Part Preparedness Series
What do you really need to know about surviving–even thriving amidst an EMP??