EMP Myths
There is a lot of speculation out there on what will happen from an EMP attack. This has caused a lot of myths to surface about EMP. Below are some clarifications. (You can also listen to the podcasts about EMP … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Natural Disasters
The Difference Between EMP and CME
(You can also listen to the podcast on EMP and EMP Protection.) Be sure to check out the videos I did that demonstrates shielding against a 50,000 watt AM signal, and the Surviving EMP Mini-Guide: The Preparedness Podcast Mini-Guide: Surviving … Continue reading →
Solar Flares and Coronal Mass Ejections
(You can also listen to the podcast on EMP and EMP Protection.) Be sure to check out the videos I did that demonstrates shielding against a 50,000 watt AM signal, and the Surviving EMP Mini-Guide: The Preparedness Podcast Mini-Guide: Surviving … Continue reading →
The Sun Has Flare
These past few flares aren’t headed towards earth, but the sunspot that’s creating them is rotating in our direction. While the odds of us getting hit by a solar flare big enough to knock out the power grid is pretty … Continue reading →
What Is A Grid Down Scenario?
A “Grid Down” event or situation is an event where the power grid goes down. In other words, a blackout. Typically, Grid Down refers to a widespread event and one where the power isn’t expected to be quickly restored. A … Continue reading →
The Mississippi River Is Drying Up
That this has happened before in history does little to comfort those that are having to deal with this. Unfortunately, droughts are very long term disasters. They have a long onset and, usually, a long dissipation. Even if the area … Continue reading →
Magnitude 4.5 – GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA
Update 14:42: M4.9 – Off the coast of Oregon – That’s another earthquake on the west coast. Granted, this one was in the ocean, but does it mean an increase of potential for more? I always watch for clusters of earthquakes in the … Continue reading →
Do You Now Understand Why You Need To Prepare For Emergencies? This Has Been The Worst Year For Natural Disasters In U.S. History
There has been a natural disaster that has caused at least a billion dollars of damage inside the United States every single month so far this year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there have been 10 major disasters … Continue reading →
Living in a Shanty Town
The link goes to a photo article of a group of homeless people in NJ. It shows life living in a shanty town. If you study the pictures, you can learn a lot about what life like this is like … Continue reading →
Most Americans Can't Afford A $1,000 Emergency Expense
Most Americans can’t afford a $1,000 emergency expense – Aug. 10, 2011 Prepping isn’t just about doom and gloom, it’s about surviving the things that everyday life throws at you. We’ve talked about the various levels of disasters on several … Continue reading →