Since the conflict in Ukraine began, it feels like many preppers have started worrying less about the risk of an EMP strike. Nuclear war has taken center stage again, and in comparison, something like an electromagnetic pulse might seem too abstract to matter. But ignoring the EMP threat is a mistake we can’t afford to make.
The Nationwide Impact of an EMP Strike
Even in a large-scale nuclear exchange, most parts of the country wouldn’t be hit directly. Those near missile bases or strategic targets might face radioactive fallout, but with the right supplies, shelter, and discipline, that’s something a prepper can survive.
We’ve already talked here on the blog about nuclear attacks and what you need to withstand them. Protective clothing, a Geiger counter, iodine tablets, vitamin E, or calcium supplements are just a few examples of what you should stockpile to be ready for a nuclear attack. Of course, you shouldn’t ignore the severity of the consequences of such an event, but…
An EMP strike would affect the entire country at once. The power grid would collapse, communications would go silent, and the systems that control utilities like water, gas, and sewerage would fail instantly. Most vehicles could stop working. Railroads and air travel would grind to a halt. With so much of modern life running on electricity and internet-connected systems, society would be paralyzed in an instant. CONTINUE READING