Great thread! The American Blackout movie didn't even touch on any of this stuff, and if an EMP attack happened during the fall going into winter...or winter itself...can you imagine the casualties that would result just from not having heat alone?
I thought most vehicles would not be able to operate, so just remember, those that have a bugout location wouldn't be able to get to it unless by foot!
I have not read the book, but my husband has it upstairs so guess I should some time....One Second After.
Quoting: Laura Bow I read ONE SECOND AFTER and I recommend it to everyone. There are things not in it - but it is as complete as any in print.
And - According to "Surviving the Financial Collapse" by Agguillere (sp)from Argentina.
When the FINANCIAL COLLAPSE happens - THE POWER GOES OUT!
It did in Argentina in 2001-2. Not enough unpaid employees to keep the grid up. So - get One Second After.
Forward by Newt Gingrich which I never said anything good about - but he brought this issue to Congress in the late 90's after reading the book and wanted the American people protected by stockpiling transformers and parts that would take two YEARS to get from China. And they probably have ALL the preps for the elites. They probably stocked all the extra parts for transformers for themselves and there were none left.
According to the book scenario - after 1 year without power 90% of the population will be dead. And it gives details, details, details, that are believable as to how and why this will happen. No water,sanitation,fuel,food,healthcare.
Read it aloud as we did and discuss some strategies that will be needed. Get new skills now.
There are numerous youtubes for:
Rocket mass heaters (super efficient space heating)
Rocket stoves (use 90% less fuel-heat n cook with a few sticks)
Bucket toilets (not stinky- RX book "Humanure")
Water storage
Growing food
Of primary concern are:
Water - Fuel - Food - Shelter - Community defense - Sanitation and general health - Medical is last because you won't last long enough to need it.
Favorite New Find - The Teslonian Man show!
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WOW! Make wood powered generator, wood powered diesel and wood powered gasoline!!!! REALLY!
