EMP Prep, What would you do if you had 45 minutes to prepare?

[ovrszd]

I’m not obsessing about NK and I’m aware we probably wouldn’t have any warning I asked a what if question.
When Y2K was approaching I prepared by purchasing a small 4kw generator just in case.
I was determined not to freeze to death because of some software glitch.
If you have solar panels they should survive the event at a reduced capacity, if you have a spare charge controller and inverter you would have power for any electrical items that survived.
Let’s change the scenario. There is a Carrington type solar event approaching and you have 12 hours or a day to prepare what would you do?
I feel that if you can do some level of preparation to protect your home/family and don’t shame on you.
I’m not the kiss my a— goodbye type.
90cummins

Your neighbors will appreciate all you do.

 

[/pine]

Read up on living under marshal law...

 

[ovrszd]

Read up on living under marshal law...

Eventually.

Initially, all LEOs that survived the event will be called into the cities to try and control the unabashed killing and looting. Which will drive the "bad guys" onto our properties.

 

[Sigarms]

Read up on living under marshal law...

And we have a WINNER!!!

Luckily we know pretty much everyone on our street. I honestly believe we would work together.

As mentioned, if anything were to happen, we wouldn't have time to prepare anyway, and as mentioned, that would be intentionally at the hands of our government.

 

[Industrial Toys]

People who think that friends and neighbors will exist peacefully don't seem to know much about human nature. Just look at Black Friday events and that's not even about survival. When it comes down to that last Snickers Bar, watch out!

As far as EMP goes. I don't know enough about it. Would grounding circuits making a low resistance be better than leaving them open?

Curious how military and LEOs would get paid in dire times. What about their families? Extended families? Are they taken care of?

Too much to think about!

Anyone want to buy 500 litres of stale fuel and food left over from Y2K? You won't need water, it comes with the fuel.

 

[ovrszd]

Hungry litter mate pups will kill each other for food.

 

[ovrszd]

People who think that friends and neighbors will exist peacefully don't seem to know much about human nature. Just look at Black Friday events and that's not even about survival. When it comes down to that last Snickers Bar, watch out!

You were typing as I was..... I used the puppy example so Sigarms might better understand.

 

[/pine]

in reality...it is not necessarily a gloom and doom scenario...
What Is an EMP, and Could North Korea Really Use One Against the U.S.?

 

[Sigarms]

People who think that friends and neighbors will exist peacefully don't seem to know much about human nature. Just look at Black Friday events and that's not even about survival. When it comes down to that last Snickers Bar, watch out!

Look at people who spend their time in stores on black Friday. BAD example:laughing:

For the most part, we know everyone on our road and we all look out for each other in various ways.

The reality is you're ALWAYS stronger in numbers. You will HAVE to work with each other if you expect to survive as any type of society.

 

[Industrial Toys]

The way I see it. The only people that might do well are religeous survivalists already living in their camps with food, security, communications, medical and other requirements already taken care of. They have that cohesion of religion. You could have all the guns and food in the world for your family. Your pretty much beat.

Sorry Sig. Can't believe you believe that. If there is still stability somewhere, and your situation is local, that is entirely different. If it all goes for a crap, then it's pretty much game over!

And just to be clear. I have an Electronics background, so I expect most of that last Snickers Bar. Hope everyone is OK with that.