The First 15 Things You Must Do Immediately After an EMP

http://thesurvivalmom.com ^ | May 23, 2015 | Lisa Bedford

[ChocChipCookie]

This list of 15 actions isn't necessarily in order of priority. Interesting food for thought.

[ChocChipCookie]

Sorry for the lack of formatting for #6 and #7. I’ll find an admin to help me edit. :(

[2ndDivisionVet]

My 1984 Mercedes diesel should run just fine, right?

[sopwith]

guns , food .
no I didn’t read it.

[Veggie Todd]

Until you run out of fuel.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Cooking oil and other substitutes.

[doorgunner69]

One very brief mention of having a gun, no mention of staying armed for surprises.

[humblegunner]

In early fall 2015, I’ll be releasing my second book

Amazing, that.

[Codeflier]

I still think EMP damage estimates are a little overrated.

[American in Israel]

Only transistors will be affected. If you have a mechanical injector diesel you would be fine. Also the body of the car is a natural shield. Starting fires by emp is pretty ridiculous. 90 % of EMP damage would be radio receivers as the front end xststors are intentionally built to be very sensitive.

The emp scare is much like the Y2k mania.

[mad_as_he$$]

+1. I am an above average prepper and a massive EMP is way down my list of concerns about events and I have studied EMP damage way more than many that preach EMP doom porn.

[OK Sun]

Get off the street and highways as quick as you can: Self-Driving Trucks Are Going to Hit Us Like a Human-Driven Truck.

[The Great RJ]

US. nuclear weapons supposedly are shielded from EMP so the first thing that should be done is a massive nuclear strike on the perpetrators and any country that has aided this attack.

[ChocChipCookie]

I’ve read everything from 10% or so will be damaged to 90% or more! One test run by the government was extremely flawed because the various agencies “donating” vehicles for testing required they be returned in working order. Therefore, none of the vehicles were ever submitted to the full effects of an EMP.

[lulu16]

Thanks, Lisa. I always like dropping into your site and seeing your array of topics. All the best for you and yours.

Are you still in Phoenix? Do you think it would be practical for you to bug out given its long way between places and would be inconvenient to take a lot of your things with you?

[ChocChipCookie]

Depends on who’s running our government, doesn’t it? I sure wouldn’t bet on the current administration doing much of anything.

[ChocChipCookie]

No, we moved to Texas, due to my husband’s job. I think there are situations that require bugging out — that will be your only choice, whether or not you’re ready for it, have a capable vehicle, or a particular destination. However, for most people, their bug out location is right where they are living now. I’m not a huge fan of the whole “bug out” plan because, for most people, it’s not practical or even possible.

[right way right]

mark bump

[AppyPappy]

1. Nothing because you probably won’t know it.

[lulu16]

I hope you and the kids are doing fine in your new home.

I hope the weather is more comfortable for you and you live in a neighborhood with like minded people.