EMP Preparedness – Protecting the Tech We Rely On Every Day ⚡️🛡️
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) — from a major solar storm or a high-altitude nuclear blast — could knock out electronics in an instant. It’s not just phones and laptops. Items many of us depend on could fail without warning:
• Refrigerators & freezers (food security gone overnight)
• Well pumps (no running water)
• Landline phones & smart home systems
• Power tool chargers and small appliances
• Life-sustaining medical gear like CPAPs, insulin pumps, etc.
The goal isn’t panic — it’s steady, proactive resilience:
✅ Use quality surge protectors on major appliances
✅ Keep unplugged backups for key items (like basic thermostats & phones)
✅ Store critical spare electronics in a Faraday cage
✅ Have low-tech options for essentials like water, heat, and comms
✅ Rotate and protect medical backups if someone depends on them
A layered approach makes the difference. Technology is great — until it isn’t. By thinking through a few simple vulnerabilities now, you’re buying time and safety later.
💬 What’s one item in your home you realized is more vulnerable to an EMP than you thought?
Watch this video to learn more about EMP and how it can affect your daily life.
