What You Should EMP-Proof First

We live in a world that is totally dependent on electronic devices. EMPs pose a significant threat to these electronics, and once an EMP injures sensitive circuits, the devices become useless.

As a prepper, you need to be able to survive without electronics, and I trust you have given that a lot of thought. However, I would maintain that the more electronics you can successfully ferry across an EMP event, the easier it will be to survive and thrive post-EMP.

While an EMP could affect the entire country, not all states will experience the impact equally. Certain areas are more likely to be hit harder and faster. If you live in one of these red zones, you need to take extra precautions to protect your essential electronics. The closer you are to these potential targets, the more careful you need to be in ensuring your devices survive the initial shock and continue to function when you need them most.

In this article, we will rank the importance of EMP-proofed devices. This is the order in which I am busy doing it, considering the items I deem to be most critical and valuable as the items to be prioritized. I also indicate my way of thinking about why these items are critical.

Communication Devices

Even if cellphone towers are all knocked out, your cell phone is still a critical device—even if just for those family photos, right? But keep in mind that cell phones can act as offline GPSs, store information, locations, passwords, etc.

Some cell phones can open specific locks and even double as car keys. So, be sure to have your cell phone protected. Or you can learn here how to legally turn your CB car radio into a powerful transmitter capable of emitting and receiving communications from hundreds of miles away. The ability to communicate over a distance is the cornerstone of coordination and a coherent response to a crisis.

Vehicle Electronics

Most modern vehicles would not survive a severe EMP burst.

Onboard electronic systems control ignition, self-driving features, fuel injection, and other functions.

Without these systems, the vehicle would not operate.

To read the rest of my guide and discover what important items you should EMP-Proof and, most importantly, how to do it, head over to www.askaprepper.com.