An electromagnetic pulse, or EMP, may sound harmless enough but pouches its effects can be devastating. The E1 component destroys unshielded static-sensitive devices like microchips. And even if alternative means are used to access stored fuel supplies, oil refineries won't have ready access to power to produce more fuel. Immediately, a propagating domino-effect will spread to all aspects of society: no lights, gas distribution lines shut down, as does potable water (which is usually pumped and metered electrically), and sewage lift stations.
There would be no cars, no central heating or air conditioning, no functional supply lines to carry food and water (or refrigeration to preserve it), no security systems, and no hospitals. As the magnetoshpere returns to its previous location a large current of DC electricity will be generated within runs of conducotors of more than a few feet because a large magnet, the size of the earth's core is crossing the wires.
As mentioned above, EMP" is the acronym for an electromagnetic pulse These events are sudden, large-scale eruptions or barrages of electromagnetic waves, which are similar to the waves used to power your microwave oven or cellular phone. Sounds like you have a great plan in place already and many of your tasks delegated out which will help save time.
When planning for an EMP, don't think short term. It's a good way to see how fast you can make it out when an EMP attack happens. Have the batteries and all wiring and electronics inside a Faraday cage MAY let it survive, but any wiring going outside of the cage can conduct the pulse in to cause trouble.
In addition, the country's food distribution system will be compromised, and severe food shortages are likely to occur. Things that will still work, however, are mechanical systems?(i.e. guns and bullets ). Craig's plan might be a very effective one for him, in the case of a cyberterrorist attack.
Ill look for the link but according to the piece i read it will primarily be stuff attached to long line electrical systems affected, and some radio related hardware as well, but most, not all, but most automobiles will be driveable, would have to be pretty major to trash everything and like the article i read mentioned we will have much bigger problems than electrical stuff not working, like the radiation that would accompany any act be it of nature or man that would be so destructive.
What you actually have and what you think you have could be two different things. Wells which run on electricity would also cease to work - unless and until the rural property owner crafted a manual water retrieval system that could be lowered down into the well.
There would be no cars, no central heating or air conditioning, no functional supply lines to carry food and water (or refrigeration to preserve it), no security systems, and no hospitals. As the magnetoshpere returns to its previous location a large current of DC electricity will be generated within runs of conducotors of more than a few feet because a large magnet, the size of the earth's core is crossing the wires.
As mentioned above, EMP" is the acronym for an electromagnetic pulse These events are sudden, large-scale eruptions or barrages of electromagnetic waves, which are similar to the waves used to power your microwave oven or cellular phone. Sounds like you have a great plan in place already and many of your tasks delegated out which will help save time.
When planning for an EMP, don't think short term. It's a good way to see how fast you can make it out when an EMP attack happens. Have the batteries and all wiring and electronics inside a Faraday cage MAY let it survive, but any wiring going outside of the cage can conduct the pulse in to cause trouble.
In addition, the country's food distribution system will be compromised, and severe food shortages are likely to occur. Things that will still work, however, are mechanical systems?(i.e. guns and bullets ). Craig's plan might be a very effective one for him, in the case of a cyberterrorist attack.
Ill look for the link but according to the piece i read it will primarily be stuff attached to long line electrical systems affected, and some radio related hardware as well, but most, not all, but most automobiles will be driveable, would have to be pretty major to trash everything and like the article i read mentioned we will have much bigger problems than electrical stuff not working, like the radiation that would accompany any act be it of nature or man that would be so destructive.
What you actually have and what you think you have could be two different things. Wells which run on electricity would also cease to work - unless and until the rural property owner crafted a manual water retrieval system that could be lowered down into the well.