[Perseverando]

In before DCBryan1

[Magnum44]

There is certainly an obsession with this topic by some on FR. But half the time its invited. Sometimes it might be best just to not bring it up...

[DCBryan1]

As one of the few freepers that worked around nuclear weapons, yes, I acknowledge that EMP exist and could be a problem for those under the cone, but is WAY overhyped.

I mean seriously, a 10-30kt Nork or Shiite nuke isn't going to send us back to the 1800s. Hell even the 440-550kt Russian nukes won't be wasted on air burst unless its over Kitsap, Kings Bay, Site R, Pentagon, or LCC/missile fields. Pure melodrama.

I'm a lot more prepped for ice storms, earthquakes, civil disturbances than EMP in my AO. I have a lot of ham radio gear.....my faraday cage? .50 cal. and 40mm Mk19 ammo cans.

.....and as a former 35D/35E and working with DOE/NNSA/OST with TS/SCI & the L & Q (CNWDI) clearances lets me not panic or even worry much about EMP.

Right now I'm prepping for killing House sparrows as they are disturbing my eastern bluebird nests on the farm. If EMP gets me....at least I can eat sparrows.

Me and my family's death by EMP ranks right up there with meteor falling on our house or being attacked by a bunch of rabid raccoons at a pool party.