EMP Protection: How to Shield Your Gear and Survive a Grid-Down Event
EMP Protection: How to Shield Your Gear and Survive a Grid-Down Event
In our tech-driven world, we often overlook how vulnerable we are to an electromagnetic pulse (EMP). Whether caused by a nuclear weapon, a solar flare, or a high-altitude device, EMPs could instantly knock out power grids, communication, and essential electronics. Here are 20 steps you can take to prepare and protect what matters most.
20 EMP Protection Tips
- Understand What an EMP Is
- Identify Vulnerable Devices
- Use a Faraday Cage
- DIY Faraday Bags
- Shield Home Radios and Walkie-Talkies
- Backup Battery Banks
- Protect Medical Devices
- Shield Small Solar Panels
- Use Metal Trash Cans with Gasket Lids
- Disconnect When Not in Use
- Avoid Surge Protectors for EMPs
- Secure Hard Copies of Vital Info
- Backup Comms
- Harden Your Vehicle (Advanced)
- Install Whole-Home Surge Protection
- Protect LED Lanterns and Flashlights
- Create Layers of Redundancy
- Know Grid-Down Survival Basics
- Practice Going Unplugged
- Stay Informed
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