Scenario · 6 entries

EMP

Electronics and the grid go down together.

An electromagnetic pulse is a grid-down event with the added loss of unprotected electronics. Shielded spares, stored information, and gear that runs without a chip are the preparation.

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Master guideBlackout guideWhat to do in the first 45 minutes, the first 3 days, and beyond: water, food order, heat, power, comms, and medical.Open the full page Master guideOff-grid communication optionsWays to communicate when cell towers go dark, ranked: satellite texting, Starlink Mini, Meshtastic, GMRS, ham, FRS, and CB.Open the full page ChecklistPower outage gear checklistWhat to have for an extended outage, from cash and backup power to water, lighting, fuel, and communication, with product picks.Open the full page

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Kits and Planning · Guide Books for self-reliance (print reference library) A printed book needs no batteries, signal or power to work Kits and Planning · Guide Emergency backup laptop in a Faraday case (files to keep) Pick: JACKET Pro Faraday CORDURA Laptop XL Bag with magnetic closure Power and Light · Guide EMP (electromagnetic pulse) sources and effects A high-altitude nuclear EMP can potentially cover an entire continent Power and Light · Guide Faraday-protected emergency electronics: the sling bag and the grab-and-go kit Two builds: a Faraday Defense 10L sling bag, or a Milwaukee Packout case with every device in a Faraday bag or jacket Communications · Guide Off-grid communication options (no cell service required) Starlink Mini on Standby Mode: $10 a month for about 500 Kbps, unlimited data Kits and Planning · Guide Portable SSD backup for home inventory and documents Pick: SanDisk Portable SSD in a Faraday jacket, plus cloud and an off-site copy

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