In many ways, an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) is kind of the survival “Million Dollar Question (s) of epic, doomsday events.
Lots of folks have surmised whether it could happen, how, how big of a threat it is and what would happen if it did?
While there is agreement that it could happen via a manmade or natural event, the other parts of that question are hotly debated.
Regardless, unless it is a complete dud, like the Y2K hysteria, the follow-up to each of those questions is “what should I do to now to survive the aftermath?”
Even that question depends on what extent you think an EMP event would be like and how massive the devastation would be.
On the next page, we cover some basics for what to do immediately after an EMP event.
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1 realize that you probably don’t have to go to work today
2 gather your fishing gear and plenty of beverages for the day
3 attempt to catch fish
4 determine how serious the situation is to know if you are going to work tomorrow or go fishing again
5 assess the situation to see how long it will persist
6 decide if you can continue to live where you are living
7 determine an alternative place to live if necessary
I have seen this list posted many times and have always let it go in the vain of foolish idealism. Number 3 and 4 will get you killed. If there ever is a real EMP than you HAVE TO accept that 90% of the population will not make it. We manufacture our food and without electricity, this stops. Do you really think your neighbors who HAVE NOT prepped are going to starve to death when they know you have what they see on your INVENTORY. Depending on the time of year it will be up to six months before food can be grown. Six months with no grocery stores, no government and no civilization. Do not be fooled by the TV shows and movies showing all the gentle little communities of hippy’s in earth tone cottons sharing and caring. Its going to be ugly, very ugly and the only ones who will survive will be those who prepared and preparing including defending your home.
Step 1 use dirt bike for transportation
Step 2 humans are meat, eat your neighbors
Step 3 repeat as needed
Laugh my butt off and probably go loot a drug store and block off a wma and take it over
Will not happen
Interesting, using a microwave as a farraday cage.
Not sure if I really want to live if that’s the only way
Number one.. Prepare before hand..
You dont do a fucking thing there’s nothing you can do
Grab your bug out pack guns ammo steal horses and head out
Tabitha Bitti
Not the only way.
It’s A way
Build a fire and start hunting
Every thing you have mentioned should already be in place prior to the EMP. More attention must be given to your not being in your SAFE ZONE when the SHTF! I travel quite a lot, sometimes at great distances from my home. It is best to have a contingency plan with your children or part of your tribe, as it were, because, in all honesty, I do not believe I or you will make it home. I believe that if you are across a few rivers and more than a few days away from home, you are pushing the envelope. I am not saying not to try but be realistic in your endeavor to get home safely. Avoid any one you do not know and do not hesitate to strike first if you feel threatened. You are stronger and much smarter than you give yourself credit for. Use all your resources to their maximum and, more than likely, you will survive! The greatest thing in your arsenal is believing that it might happen and taking the time to prepare in any way you deem necessary to see you and your loved ones through it!
No cell phones,no vehicles past the 80s will run.no electricity.no working.OMG A LOT OF FOLKS WILL SHRIVEL UP AND DIE.
Remember Y2k was supposed to be the end! Yes it was a major catastrophe that never happened, I tell you what did happen though…a lot of people cashed in selling the goods in prep for it!! I understand reasonable preparations, but stop with the fear mongering BS!
Matthew Fry, yep, the corner market will be quite busy, say, 10 seconds after the event. Thats why I have Connibear 110s
Steven Giles Brian Lee
My biggest fear is my daughter , son in law , & 2 grandsons are in Utah , base camp is my house in Texas . I’ve done my best to train them & son in law is capable . Daughter is a Dr, so they have assets & hopefully determination
Eat the ice cream
If you travel I would suggest keeping a map showing rail lines, power lines and pipelines. These avenues might be safer routes rather than highways. In addition you would be well served to know where the large industrial sites are because every one of them has 3 important elements, a medical department, a maintenance tool shed and vending machines. I feel safe sharing this because I don’t travel anymore.
I wouldn’t think it would work because of the glass.
Idk If I would trust neighbors afer an EMP. They might be your worst enemy.
7.5 locate good fishing hole and select the perfect spot.
This guy…
The article isn’t saying “It’s gonna happen tomorrow!!! Freak out!”
If you read it, it’s an article of “If this happens, you can do this.”
There’s no harm in being informed, and I see no hysteria being caused by this. Being informed is a reasonable preparation, so I fail to see the relevance of your protest.
You’re right. We’ve never had a grid failure ever. The hurricane in New Orleans didn’t wipe out the power and utilities there, and people were not raped and killed in the refugee camp in the stadium. People were totally calm and collected.
Florida has 2 full grids one overlapping the other which was done for reduduncy on purpose
Just making sure everyone knows, microwave’s Faraday cage effect does not actually protect against EMP. If you want your electronics to function after EMP, you need to make a Faraday cage.
relax, because I live in the mountains of Honduras….and no one wants to EMP strike the mountains of Honduras. jk
but the more you think about it,,it makes sense as long as it is not damagaed it should keep out em waves
It’ll be grand
Freacking take a breath. THINK
Kathryn Staab
Have fun “printing off that EMP report”. Also, I don’t know my neighbors. Not sharing the food, etc. that I have scrimped to save for my family.
Eat my neighbors dog
Then my neighbors
I really wish people would get over this EMP nonsense. Scientifically it has already been debunked and there are only two other nations with the “capability” but who’s nuclear missiles are one of their highest secured programs. WWIII is more likely to break out than an EMP and there are many, many, maaaaaany other things to be focused on aside from the lights suddenly going out from an EMP.
I don’t need to read this right now. I’ll just bookmark it to read when and if an EMP goes off in my area.
EMP is very real people. Don”t let anyone tell you otherwise
Thank the lord lol
1. Imagine heady dubstep
I didn’t see anything regarding loading up the AR and establishing a defensive perimeter. 1/10
Is that like C-Lo’s Samsung Galaxy 7?
Bend over and kiss your$#%&!@*good bye
Honestly you should already be prepping for long term power outages …regardless of the cause. EMP is the newest trigger word!
Cool this is really great more on survival please
Excellent!!