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03/03/2019 / By Jose Lopez

A basic guide to surviving an EMP attack

In the technology-dependent world we live in today, an EMP attack is one of the worst things that could happen. Surviving one requires a lot of preparation and planning. You need to understand first what an EMP is and what it can affect in our daily lives. Understanding EMP EMP stands for electromagnetic pulse, which […]

12/27/2018 / By JD Heyes

Reports warn of disabling attacks to U.S. power grid that could wipe out “democracy” and the “world order”

A pair of reports released in the past month from two separate federal entities both warn of dire, devastating consequences from the destruction or disabling of a substantial portion of the U.S. power grid. In late November, the Pentagon released an eye-opening analysis of the effects of a potential electromagnetic pulse (EMP) stemming from the […]

11/30/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Where should you be if you want to be least exposed to the dangers of an EMP attack?

A lot has been said about the threat of an EMP attack, but are you sure you’re prepared enough for it? After all, considering the damage it can bring upon civilization as you know it, it’s not the type of calamity you’d want to be caught in at the wrong place and time. There was […]

11/15/2018 / By Jayson Veley

How to know when an EMP blast occurs, and how to survive in the dark world that follows

When you stop and think about it, nearly everything that we do on any given day requires electricity. We use it to cook our food. We use it to operate our automobiles and get from point A to point B. We use it for entertainment purposes, such as watching television or playing video games. Even […]

11/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Inexpensive battery alternatives when going off grid

Thinking of getting a home-scale battery to help power your homestead or survival shelter even after the grid goes down for good? An article in Survivopedia provides the lowdown on the types of energy storage systems you might be previewing for purchase this Black Friday. The big, pre-fabricated batteries are a big no-no for off-grid. […]

10/24/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

The 5 guns you will need when SHTF

For a moment, imagine an EMP attack or a natural disaster is tearing through your city, shutting down computers and jobs, destroying buildings, and taking down the power grid. Imagine what would happen if store shelves went bare, and people fought over the remaining food. In trying times, you will need lethal force to protect […]

07/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to survive and thrive after an EMP attack

An EMP attack will change the world and the way you live forever. There are six important steps you can prepare yourself for these dark times, an article in Smart Prepper Gear states. The first step is the bread-and-butter of any proper prepper: Cover all of your basic needs. Each person will need one gallon of […]

06/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Are you prepared for an EMP attack? Stock up on these items that will continue to work after one

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack by a hostile nation would wreak absolute chaos by taking out vital services and systems that we take for granted. To survive the aftermath of such an attack, an article from Smart Prepper Gear listed a number of vital items that will remain usable and useful. First on the list […]

06/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Your preparedness checklist: Have you secured these areas in your shelter?

While it’s vital to have a bug-out plan when SHTF, you should also prepare your home for grid-down scenarios. According to a Smart Prepper Gear article, you can secure seven areas of significant concern in your shelter so that you can “bug in” instead of bug out. Grid-down situations can range from blackouts to an electromagnetic […]

03/25/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Bugging out after an EMP? Here are 7 must-have items

As any good prepper already knows, the effects of an EMP would be absolutely devastating. An EMP is capable of wiping out the entire electric grid in the blink of an eye and would send the entire country into darkness. This is exactly why you should focus on acquiring items for your bugout bag that won’t […]

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