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Quick Reference Manual Regarding Disaster Survival and Recovery on the Road- Part 2, by J.P.R.

C. MASSIVE EMP (ELECTRO-MAGNETIC PULSE) ELECTRICAL FAILURE

Identify Level of Failure

This is a different event than a regular power failure. In this case, the power grid and many electronic devices have been permanently damaged. This is more serious than a power grid failure, depending on whether it is in a small or large area. If this is in a large region, say a prayer and know that your way of life is going to change for a very long time to come. You need to begin thinking in terms of surviving in a world of extremely limited resources, #1 of which is going to be clean drinking water. Be aware that if you are in a region with a nuclear power plant, you will need to also go to Disaster Plan #3 to learn how to respond.

IF IT HAPPENS ON A TRIP:

My car won’t start. No battery power. . . it’s all dead! What now?

#3 Disaster Response: Nuclear Catastrophe or Attack

A national alert is issued over the emergency broadcast system or you hear the take cover sirens, and they aren’t stopping. If they warn you that a nuclear attack is imminent for your area, you will most likely have less than 10-20 minutes at best to seek shelter. You will know by the wavering siren (up and down sound).

Nuclear Fallout Exposure Time

If you need to go out of a fallout shelter, below is an exposure guide for typical fallout.

Using a crank weather radio [15] or shortwave radio [16] will enable you to find out when to shelter, evacuate, or leave

Fallout Info from: www.ki4u.com