[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.

[Zathras]

Exactly.
Issue exists but way over hyped.

[DesertRhino]

Well stated. And then of course, there is the awkward moment where you just shot a nuke or two above the USA, all the world saw the telemetry of you getting it up there...but you forgot about the boomers out prowling the oceans who felt no effects and all their nukes are in fine working order.