Authored by Mac Slavo via SHTFplan.com,
A federal EMP commission report warns that even the smallest EMP attack on our grid system would down it for about a year, if not longer. A year-long blackout would certainly be coupled with a massive death toll that would devastate entire populations.
The so-called EMP Commission report said that this threat is very real, jeopardizes “modern civilization,” and would set back living conditions to those last seen in the 1800s. As a result of the chaos, millions would likely die, according to the report titled “Assessing the Threat from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP),” from the recently re-established Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack.
“The United States — and modern civilization more generally — faces a present and continuing existential threat from naturally occurring and man-made electromagnetic pulse assault and related attacks on military and critical national infrastructures. A nationwide blackout of the electric power grid and grid-dependent critical infrastructures — communications, transportation, sanitation, food and water supply — could plausibly last a year or longer. Many of the systems designed to provide renewable, stand-alone power in case of an emergency, such as generators, uninterruptible power supplies, and renewable energy grid components, are also vulnerable to EMP attack,” said the 27-page report.
“A long-term outage owing to EMP could disable most critical supply chains, leaving the U.S. population living in conditions similar to centuries past, prior to the advent of electric power,” said the July 2017 report provided Secrets.
“In the 1800s, the U.S. population was less than 60 million, and those people had many skills and assets necessary for survival without today’s infrastructure. An extended blackout today could result in the death of a large fraction of the American people through the effects of societal collapse, disease, and starvation,” added the executive summary.
Three reports on the issue of an EMP attack have been declassified by the Pentagon and seven more are awaiting clearance. Among those declassified documents, was a report from Peter Vincent Pry, who served on a prior EMP Commission and is executive director of the Task Force on National and Homeland Security, spelling out the human toll of an EMP attack on the electric grid. He also advises the current commission.
In “Life Without Electricity,” he said the results would be horrific for most, as the vast majority of Americans have virtually no survival skills. He believes the whole year would look something like this:
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Social Disorder: Looting requires a dusk to dawn curfew for those not wanting to risk their lives. People become refugees as they flee powerless homes. The workforce becomes differently employed at scavenging for the basics, including water, food, and shelter.
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Communications: No TV, radio, or phone service.
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Transportation: Gas pumps will be inoperable. Failure of signal lights and street lights would impede traffic and all traffic would cease after dark, but not many would even have a functioning vehicle anyway. No mass transit metro service and all airlines will be stopped.
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Water and Food: There will be no running water. Stoves and refrigerators will be inoperable. People will have to melt snow, boil water, and cook over open fires. Local food supplies will be exhausted. Most stores will close due to the blackout.
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Energy: Oil and natural gas flows will stop.
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Emergency Medical: Hospitals will have to operate in the dark. Patients on dialysis and other life support will be threatened. Medications administered and babies will be born by flashlight.
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Death and Injury: Casualties from exposure, carbon dioxide poisoning, and house fires increase.
All of these should be kept in mind when prepping for the worst.
Since it’s hard to take that first step and prepare, especially for a year-long power grid failure, a handy guide we’ve often suggested is called The Prepper’s Blueprint. Written by Tess Pennigton, it’ll walk the reader through a prepping regimen with a guide and easy to follow instructions. It’ll give beginning preppers a foundation to build on.
Read the entire EMP Commission report below:
Comments
Oh my God. Not this shit again.
Its a question of when not if
In reply to Toy my God. Not this shit… by Txpl9421
Bomb based EMP - http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1549/1
Geomagnetic Storms - http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1553/1
In reply to Its a question of when not if by No1uNo
I need to inventory my tuna salad sandwich making supplies.
My theory, is that if I am prepared enough to make a high quality tuna salad sandwich at all times, I will be prepared to survive whatever zombie apocalypse may come.
The yummy tuna salad sandwich has much nutrition, and tuna as well, so it is good.
And lots of ammo. Crates of the stuff.
In reply to No by Kafir Goyim
EMP attack - the bread and butter of doom porn
In reply to I need to inventory my tuna… by JohnG
Another uselss federal agency desperate for more budget.
In reply to EMP attack - the bread and… by NoDecaf
It's all about the money.
In reply to Another uselss federal… by Richard Chesler
So why don't we just take all that Foreign Aid money and shore up the Electrical Grid?
In reply to It's all about the money. by toady
Because someone wants it to fail? This isn't the first EMP commission report of this type. My conclusion is the powers that be would be happy if this happened. They go to their bunkers and wait for the serfs to fight it out.
In reply to So why don't we just take… by The First Rule
Really Tyler’s? Doom porn on a Thursday? You better come up some good stuff for the weekend.
Mac Slavo uses too much hyperbole.
now that “former green beret” guy with the nom de plume? He’s a real authority that writes pure truth.
In reply to Because someone wants it to… by HRH of Aquitaine 2.0
"No TV, radio, or phone service."
But we still get facebook right? I'd hate to imagine 350M Americans screaming LIKE ME LIKE ME LIKE ME.
Lols and I didn't know radio was a "service". So even if you had a short wave in a faraday cage it won't work because the "service" is down.
In reply to Really Tyler’s? Doom porn on… by Big Creek Rising
EMP attack is stupid, complex, and obvious. Easier to simply shoot the transformer stations with rifles and overload the rest of the grid's stations on a peak day:time. This forces shutdowns and can take months to repair, minimum.
Same result, no sci fi fear mongering.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metcalf_sniper_attack
In reply to "No TV, radio, or phone… by a Smudge by an…
The official report notes the Metcalf incident as part of needing resupply and redundancy in 5he grid supply chain. So they see all the holes and note previous studies were inaccurate. It would be cheap to harden the grid, real cheap.
In reply to EMP attack is stupid,… by D503
Actually there's even simpler ways to cut the power, fortunately most in the know don't tell the unimaginative public on websites.
In reply to EMP attack is stupid,… by D503
MY GOODNESS it would be worth it, JUST to see the liberal scum scramble and cry themselves to death. Good Riddance freaks!
In reply to Really Tyler’s? Doom porn on… by Big Creek Rising
"carbon dioxide poisoning"
You're shitting me, right?
CO2 Pollution is going to kill us? Is this an actual government report?!
In reply to Because someone wants it to… by HRH of Aquitaine 2.0
When you drown or suffocate in other way - you die not from absence of oxygen but from carbon dioxide poisoning.
In reply to "carbon dioxide poisoning"… by HedgeJunkie
Apparently all the people in Salisbury will be checked for signs they may be deploying the notorious WMD CO2 like the remorseless, heartless Typhoid Marys that they are, and the worst offenders will be modified to make sure it doesn't happen again.
In reply to "carbon dioxide poisoning"… by HedgeJunkie
What is the big deal? A few well placed billion dollar surge protectors will fix it.
In reply to Because someone wants it to… by HRH of Aquitaine 2.0
Per Georgia Guide-stones.
In reply to Because someone wants it to… by HRH of Aquitaine 2.0
Personally, though remote, if this were to happen there would be far more devastation than a small pox outbreak. There are few today that could take being suddenly thrust into the 18th century and survive. I for one know I would not make it in the long term. Actually that doesn't bother me much.
Miffed
In reply to Because someone wants it to… by HRH of Aquitaine 2.0
Damn MM, nothing has happened but you are ready to quit. That sucks. A lot of people would do that in the first few weeks. Just give up and quit trying to live. It's hard when you have to everything by hand.
Me? No way am I quitting. No way in hell. I plan on surviving no matter what it takes.
Oh, there was a typhoid infection in Massachusetts. It was on Drudge earlier today.
In reply to Personally, though remote,… by Miffed Microbi…
It may be painful, but it's certainly doable. It would be fair to say those of us who visit the Hedge (bar the trolls) have a more open mind than most and therefore a better chance of not just surviving but succeeding in such a situation, so don't sell yourself out before you try, you might just surprise yourself of what you are capable of in a pinch. That said, no man or woman is an island, so long term survival in said scenario definitely depends of having a core group of like-minded individuals to ride the storm out with. It is the isolation, not the deprivations of such an event that would break most people over a longer period of time. On a personal note, its good to see you still show your face around here once in a while, your contribution is valued. This site has fallen far from resource it once was,so don't go leaving us like many of the earlier bright minds have. You have mentioned in the past that you keep company with Tall Tom, Although he no longer contributes here, his input is greatly missed, personally i have learned a lot from him. If you could somehow convince him to show his face here again even under a different alias, those of us who appreciate his insight would recognize him soon enough and welcome his return.
In reply to Personally, though remote,… by Miffed Microbi…
ummmmm, because basically China is the only place that manufactures shit that we actually could use in "shoring up the grid"
Sad but true.
In reply to So why don't we just take… by The First Rule
The sun is constantly monitored for mass coronal ejections and in all cases we would have 12 to 72 hours warning if a MCE was headed to earth to isolate or turn off our public power grid. A surprise nuclear sub orbital emp bomb would be the only threat.
In reply to ummmmm, because… by Duc888
More like 8 minutes
In reply to The sun is constantly… by are we there yet
CMEs do not travel at the speed of light
In reply to More like 8 minutes by Gen. Ripper
Even if they are monitoring it, do you have any idea of the bureaucratic lag is when there is a need to cooperate between multiple government agencies???
There grid would be down and these guys would still be scheduling meetings to discuss the proposal to inform someone.
In reply to The sun is constantly… by are we there yet
~" So why don't we just take all that Foreign Aid money and shore up the Electrical Grid?"~
Uhm..., uh, because it wouldn't take that much money? Hardening our grid is not all that expensive. It just takes gumption and a majority in Congress without their heads up their asses.
In reply to So why don't we just take… by The First Rule
For me its all about the Tuna Salad Sandwiches.
In reply to It's all about the money. by toady
For me it is crêpes.
As long as I can produce a quality savory crêpe with at least some cheese, spinach, ham, and a decent hollandaise, then my family stands a chance.
And of course a bottle of chardonnay, which goes without saying.
On a side note, I did construct one hell of a spicy Thai beef salad tonight. I paired it with a margarita, of all things. Lime and lime. Life is good.
In reply to For me its all about the… by JohnG
And scene.
And another Tuna Salad Sandwich, please.
In reply to Crêpes. by hedgeless_horseman
Hold on, still getting the solar toaster hooked up. Assuming we'd want tuna melts if at all possible.
In reply to And scene. by JohnG
But of course. We are civilized after all.
In reply to Hold on, still getting the… by a Smudge by an…
Tell you what John, get your ass to Hawaii. We’ll still have power and I’ll take you fishing so you can catch your own tuna (much better that the stuff in a can). A 200 lb. ahi will make lots of sammy’s
In reply to But of course. We are… by JohnG
It isn't one particular food for me. I would hate having to eat the same old crap every day. The great thing about living in an empire is the variety. If you can afford it, or time your purchase wisely, no food is out of reach.
Lucky for me I enjoy game meat and can make anything taste good. Wood smoke helps. I guess if there was anything I couldn't live without it would be onions and mushrooms and garlic. Life wouldn't be the same.
In reply to Crêpes. by hedgeless_horseman
Got a fave recipe for long pig?
In reply to It isn't one particular food… by HRH of Aquitaine 2.0
Probably involves lots of onions, mushrooms and garlic. Sounds good.
Thought it was claled long pork? At least it was in one of them Pirates of the Caribbean flicks. Black dude on the beach say he trades things for delicious long pork.
In reply to Got a fave recipe for long… by a Smudge by an…
No. Plenty of other stuff to eat before that would be necessary.
In reply to Got a fave recipe for long… by a Smudge by an…
As long as you have some grapes, allow a few pounds to slightly vinegar, mix with another few pounds (50/50), smash and conserve juice. Begin a 12-16 hour slow reduction, while every once and awhile straining out the pectin and fiber of the grapes. Eventually, you will be left with nothing but vinegared grape sugar or Saba, as it's called in Greek. Stores exceptionally and I promise you it makes a candied pulled (or long) pork. Plus I got wild food, asparagus, pine needles for teas (vitamin C), running water, game and acres of berries, which also store very well. Bring it on bitches. I'll eat 5 hemp seeds a day just so I can live to watch this go down. Fuck it
In reply to Got a fave recipe for long… by a Smudge by an…
No. That's messed up and you can tell your, boss, I said so.
In reply to Got a fave recipe for long… by a Smudge by an…
Tuna vs people vs alley cats vs rats. The menu list is short but not sweet. Unless you have some good BBQ sauce.
In reply to It isn't one particular food… by HRH of Aquitaine 2.0
If you have the ingredients, sure, no problem. Not a fan of those kind of sauces. Usually too sweet or too much vinegar, for me. I prefer a good brine, a marinade, or a basic dry rub.
If I am going to make a sauce it is going to be hollandaise with fresh lemon and unsalted butter or a bearnaise made with fresh lemon and thyme in place of tarragon. Believe me, even a roasted rat will taste amazing with either of those sauces poured on top. Vinegar in place of lemon would be a poor substitute but it would work. Stock up on peppercorns, too.
In reply to Tuna vs people vs alley cats… by I am Groot
Onions and garlic are easily grown and stored. As are herbs. Barf on the mushrooms.
In reply to It isn't one particular food… by HRH of Aquitaine 2.0
Garlic isn't that easy to grow, everywhere. As for hating mushrooms, whatever. I put them in almost everything. Had some sliced on top of pizza tonight. Delish!
In reply to Onions and garlic are easily… by looseal
What time is dinner at the bunker ? I got ammo and scotch.
In reply to Crêpes. by hedgeless_horseman
They left out the part where dozens of spent fuel pools boil dry and put an end to higher life on earth.
In reply to Another uselss federal… by Richard Chesler
Yep. How many nuclear reactor sites in the US? 400? I have a book around here somewhere, FEMA stuff. Oh well. Nevermind.
In reply to They left out the part where… by Bastiat
Does your book have a listing of all the Fema Reeducation camps? LOL Do I need to wear a tinfoil hat when thinking about them? ;-)
In reply to Yep. How many nuclear… by HRH of Aquitaine 2.0
No. You can use any search engine for that info. 10 FEMA regions, FYI. It my understanding that COG duties include dividing up the country using FEMA regions. I'm not an expert. I just got this one book, for free, many years ago (1994).
Found it: Emergency Preparedness U.S.A, FEMA, January 1994, IS-2. As I said, it was free. It's the FEMA home study program.
In reply to Does your book have a… by cbxer55
Pagination