Prepare. Protect. Prevail.How to survive an EMP and the crisis after it
EMP & Solar Storm
What an EMP or a major solar storm could do to the power grid, your car and your electronics, and how real the risk is. Plain explanations built on public reports and past events.
No 90-day blackout has been announced and nothing is scheduled to shut off on November 17. Here is where the rumor came from, and what a long outage would really mean for your car, water, gas and internet.
Morgan Reed breaks down EMP threat to power grid vs solar flares vs nuclear — with real timelines, gear reality checks, and a decision tree for your family.
Wondering what an EMP attack is? Here’s everything you need to know about EMPs including proven techniques to survive them.
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What to know about emp & solar storm
What counts as an EMP threat?
An electromagnetic pulse can come from a nuclear blast high in the atmosphere or from a strong solar storm hitting Earth's magnetic field. The 1859 Carrington Event and the 1989 Quebec blackout show what solar storms have already done to power systems.
Articles here explain how these threats work, how they compare with other risks to the grid, and which steps matter most if one happens.
Can an EMP hurt people directly?
No. The danger is to electronics and the power grid, and to everything that depends on them, such as water pumps, fuel and communication.
Where should I start preparing?
Start with water, food and a plan for the first 72 hours. Our Survival Plans section walks you through it.