15 Steps to Take After an EMP & Ways to Protect You Now!

Published on February 21, 2023
Duration: 58:53

This video outlines 15 crucial steps for surviving an EMP event, emphasizing immediate actions like getting home and securing essential supplies. It details how to identify an EMP, the importance of non-electronic navigation and currency, and basic fire safety. The content also covers practical Faraday cage construction and the essential electronics and tactical gear that require protection, alongside long-term strategies for water, food, security, and community building.

Quick Summary

Protect essential electronics like emergency radios, communication devices, and pre-loaded tablets from EMPs using Faraday bags or DIY cages made from conductive materials like metal mesh, tin foil, or even microwave ovens. Ensure items are insulated from direct contact with the metal.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: EMP Threat Context
  2. 01:25What is an EMP? Causes & Effects
  3. 03:36Identifying an EMP Event: Key Signs
  4. 06:35Immediate Step 1: Getting Home Safely
  5. 08:52Navigation & Currency Without Electronics
  6. 10:35Fire Safety & Sanitation Post-EMP
  7. 11:42Faraday Protection Basics Explained
  8. 14:47DIY Shielding Options for Electronics
  9. 16:27Essential Electronics to Protect
  10. 18:31Tactical Gear & Night Vision Protection
  11. 26:47Water & Food Management Strategies
  12. 36:37Security, Community & Light Discipline

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the immediate signs of an EMP event?

Key indicators of an EMP include vehicles suddenly stopping, mobile phones dying, radios failing, and widespread power outages occurring simultaneously across a large area. This 'domino effect' is distinct from a typical localized power failure.

How can I protect my electronics from an EMP?

You can protect electronics using Faraday bags or cages made from conductive metal mesh. DIY options include lining metal trash cans or boxes with multiple layers of heavy-duty tin foil, or using a microwave oven with the cord removed.

What essential items should I protect from an EMP?

Prioritize protecting communication devices like emergency radios, two-way radios, and HAM radios. Also, shield tablets or old phones pre-loaded with survival information, maps, and personal identification data.

Why are physical maps and cash important after an EMP?

Since GPS and credit card systems will likely be non-functional, physical paper maps are crucial for navigation. Cash and precious metals (like gold or silver coins) become essential for transactions when ATMs and electronic payment systems are down.

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