WHAT YOU CAN DO
NOW
ABOUT THE THREAT
OF AN EMP ATTACK?
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Safe water and food are your starting point. If you already buy bottled water, save the bottles and recycle them. Simple enough, just refill with filtered water, seal, and put in the basement or a closet so that you have at least a week’s worth on hand, though the more you have stockpiled the better off you are. Canned food is great, just remember to check expiration dates, I tend to buy an extra few cans of soup etc. now whenever I am in the market. If you have friends who are Mormons, ask them, they’re the experts on what to buy and how to safely store it! Do not use recycled milk containers, unless you sterilize them, otherwise you’ll have problems.
The longer you stock pile for, the better off you will be, though even a week or two of supplies could be crucial. Again, this is something anyone in a hurricane, earthquake, or tornado zone is already aware of.
You can also reference numerous websites for survival packages. Just be aware that much of it is overpriced and with a little research and effort you can make your own at a fraction of the cost.
Medication. The usual first aid kit supplies for common injuries. Infection and infectious diseases which the day before an EMP were trivial concerns now could be deadly. Downloading from your computer NOW and learning basic survival treatment skills is essential. There are numerous websites devoted to what I would call the “Boy Scout Level” of First Aid training we should all be familiar with. For any of us on necessary medications, the collapse of a national infrastructure could mean that you might be cut off for weeks at absolute best, most likely far longer, maybe forever.
If you have life threatening concerns, NEVER let your med supply drop down to only a day or two before refilling. If there is a way for you to safely and legally have a supply of several months on hand of crucial medication, do so now. It just might buy the time needed for survival.
Climate survival. This is a tough one. I live in a rural community, have the wood stove and wood supply in place and extra propane tanks for cooking. I realize that is impossible for most, especially in urban environments. Safety is a key thing here with heat sources such as kerosene space heaters. Study up on it before preparing. A darn good investment is Coleman or propane fueled lamps, along with candles and old fashion kerosene lamps. The more on hand, the better. ........
