Preppers know that an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack is one of the most devastating doomsday scenarios that they may have to face after SHTF. After an EMP attack, many of your devices, tools and vehicles will be unusable, unless they were specifically hardened or protected ahead of time. However, this is difficult to do, especially if you … Continue reading 10 Things that will still work after an electromagnetic pulse attack
British “war game” emergency plans: Government planning for prolonged outages of power and transportation, along with food shortages
It is pretty much a certainty that Great Britain faces a lights out scenario this winter, which is further evidenced by their “war game” emergency plans released by government ministers. Official documents marked “sensitive” warn that food and water supplies, transportation and communication could all be disrupted for up to a week this winter in “a reasonable worst-case scenario” … Continue reading British “war game” emergency plans: Government planning for prolonged outages of power and transportation, along with food shortages
Bangladesh power grid COLLAPSES, leaving 140 million people without power
Some 140 million people in Bangladesh are without power after the nation’s power grid collapsed on October 4. Nearly the entire country, the AFP News Agency reported, suffered a blackout due to the collapse. Officials from the state-run Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) said a power transmission failure in the eastern part of the country tripped power plants nationwide, … Continue reading Bangladesh power grid COLLAPSES, leaving 140 million people without power
German government urges citizens to start stockpiling supplies in preparation for grid down scenario or even nuclear war
In preparation for an impending crisis worse than the one already sweeping the world, German Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser is advising citizens to start stockpiling emergency food and other survival supplies. “Think, for example, of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure,” Faeser told Handelsblatt, a German business daily news outlet. “If the power goes out for a longer … Continue reading German government urges citizens to start stockpiling supplies in preparation for grid down scenario or even nuclear war
LIGHTS OUT: 20 Things you need to do during a power outage
It’s important to prepare everything you need before a power outage because when the lights go out, you might get disoriented and your family might panic. Stay calm, get everyone some flashlights and listen to the news if you experience a blackout in your neighborhood. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) Keep the lights on: Prep before SHTF Here … Continue reading LIGHTS OUT: 20 Things you need to do during a power outage
Prepping 101: What to expect when the power goes out
A power outage may not seem so bad, especially if you’re a prepper with a survival stockpile that’s full of supplies for your whole family. But what if the power outage lasts for a week or more? To make sure you’re not caught completely by of guard, follow the tips below to survive a long-term power outage. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) … Continue reading Prepping 101: What to expect when the power goes out
Prepper must-haves: What to stock up on before a summer or winter power outage
Almost everything in a modern home requires electricity, like food prep, heating, entertainment and communication. Before SHTF and you lose power for a week or longer, make sure you have enough supplies for summer and winter. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) What to stock up on for a winter power outage On a regular day, short-term power outages are … Continue reading Prepper must-haves: What to stock up on before a summer or winter power outage
EMP survival: 4 Ways to protect your home from an EMP attack
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is an intense burst of electromagnetic energy that can shut down the power grid and disrupt electronics. It occurs naturally such as during solar storms but can also be generated artificially using nuclear weapons. A man-made EMP can easily push modern societies dependent on the power grid to the brink of collapse. For example, a successful EMP … Continue reading EMP survival: 4 Ways to protect your home from an EMP attack
Prepping tips: How to survive a long-term power outage
Ideally, your neighborhood shouldn’t have any power outages. If it does, they should only last for a couple of hours or one day. But preppers know that things often go wrong when you least expect them to and that you should always be prepared. Make sure you can survive a long-term power outage by stocking up … Continue reading Prepping tips: How to survive a long-term power outage
Prepping tips: What to expect when you lose power for one week
Surviving a week-long power outage requires a great deal of preparation. You use electricity for a lot of things, so it only makes sense that you pay more attention to how you’ll manage your home in the event of a power outage. Here’s what to expect when the grid goes down for a week: (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Day 1 … Continue reading Prepping tips: What to expect when you lose power for one week
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 