There are many who believe that it is only a matter of time before we experience the full impact of an EMP or electromagnetic pulse. Some fear that it will come from the sun and others fear that it will come from another country. Either way, you may not have much warning before it happens so the time to prepare is now. As a survivalist, you do not need to ask whether it is a concern or not; you simply prepare for it.
The Impact of an Electromagnetic Pulse
If you are lucky enough to survive the initial wave of destruction, how will you handle the rest of your life in living conditions that are unpleasant? Without our power grid, we will no longer have most of the things that we are accustomed to having. Cars, phones, life support machines, ATMs, and more will all become a part of some other world. This may deteriorate quickly. No electronics at all will mean that prisoners may be free, planes may crash, fires may flare up, the rioting will be rampant, and more. It could easily turn into hell on earth quite quickly.
Life Without Power
The first phase of life without power will not be much fun, but it will not be horrible yet either. When you first realize that life is now going to be different, there are things you can do to enjoy what is left of your old life. For instance, enjoy eating the ice cream that you have in the freezer. If you don’t, it will melt. Savor the last glass of iced tea that you have in your fridge. Eat and drink anything that may spoil quickly without a way to keep it cold or fresh. The items that can be enjoyed later, such as rice, beans, canned foods, and such will need to be rationed out to ensure you have enough to last you for a while.
The Devastation that Comes
As people begin to run out of food, water, and other things, panic is going to hit. They will realize that their old life is gone, and most will not handle it very well. Martial law will be something that is used in every street, a lot of people will lose their life to starvation and more. As pets become hungrier, they may begin to attack others for food. Their instinct is to survive. You will have to think quickly and do things that you may not want to do in order to ensure your own survival. Are you ready for all that may one day happen?