Are You Ready for an EMP Attack?
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A Q&A with Alissa Desancic, Founder/Owner of The Prep Den
The visionary founder/owner of The Prep Den, Alissa Desancic is dedicated to preparedness. At the heart of The Prep Den's philosophy lies a commitment to emergency preparation, integrating knowledge, supplies, and community connections into a holistic strategy for resilience.
The Prep Den’s approach transcends conventional boundaries of prepping, considering everything from water purification and food storage to EMF protection and home defense, all structured within the “Prep Pyramid”.
MA: What is an EMP attack and why do people need to get prepared now?
AD: An EMP attack could be triggered by a nuclear weapon or a high-powered microwave weapon, released in a burst from an airplane, a drone, or even from a ground-based device. Its purpose would be to disrupt or destroy the electronic infrastructure upon which society rests. Our reliance on electronic infrastructure is precisely why it's vital for people to be prepared.
MA: What are some of the practical and easy things people can do now to protect themselves?
AD: There's been considerable discussion in local groups about Faraday cages, boxes, and bags. Essentially, these containers shield sensitive electronic devices from electromagnetic pulses or solar flares that could otherwise disrupt or damage them. A practical step for people could be to store their phones, computers, and similar devices in such a Faraday container. My advice is to use use Faraday containers not just for immediate protection but for storing backups. For instance, keeping a three or four terabyte hard drive with all your essential files—photos, documents, anything currently stored digitally or in the cloud—safely in a Faraday bag. This approach secures your valuable data against the high likelihood of an EMP attack disrupting everyday life.
MA: What other items do you recommend people buy to prepare now?
AD: There are several options to consider for protection against EMPs and similar threats. Besides Faraday bags, boxes, and even sheds, there's an innovative solution my family and I have utilized: graphite paint. This paint, resembling ordinary latex paint but infused with a substantial amount of graphite, can be applied to containers for an extra layer of shielding. For instance, I acquired a wooden box cheaply from a vintage shop, painted it inside and out with graphite paint, and used it to store small solar equipment, additional Faraday bags, batteries, and the like, rendering the contents nearly impervious to electromagnetic pulses. Furthermore, there are professionals who specialize in comprehensive protective services for homes and offices. A notable local expert is Keith Cutter, founder of EMF Remedy. I highly recommend visiting EMFRemedy.com to explore how you might improve your preparedness efforts. Keith's expertise extends to safeguarding entire properties, offering a significant advantage in preparing for potential EMP scenarios.
MA: Is there anything else we can do to secure our homes?
AD: Securing an entire home against EMP threats is quite complicated, given the variety of electronic devices we rely on, from major appliances, computers to TVs and smaller gadgets—all of which are vulnerable. Completely safeguarding every device could be not only difficult, but also prohibitively expensive. In my view, adopting a more holistic approach to preparedness might be more beneficial. While it may not be possible to protect all electronic equipment, focusing on broader preparedness measures is key. This includes ensuring access to clean water, storing sufficient food, devising a community action plan, and making individual household preparations, including security measures. Thus, in the event of an EMP incident, having non-electronic, manual backups and a well-thought-out plan becomes essential. It’s these areas of preparedness that I believe deserve our special attention.
MA: Do you believe there's any credibility to reports suggesting an imminent EMP strike—perhaps coinciding with the upcoming eclipse?
AD: I don't possess a crystal ball, but there have been a series of unusual occurrences lately. Just today, New York City experienced an earthquake, and there seems to be a significant government overreaction to the upcoming eclipse, unlike anything I've seen before. States within the eclipse's path have mobilized the National Guard, and Texas, for example, has banned trucks from the roads during and 24 hours after the eclipse. NASA is launching three rockets into the shadow of the eclipse, which is also puzzling. All of this suggests something unusual may be happening. In my view, when you apply a bit of pattern recognition, it appears something strange is afoot.
MA: What is EMF, and why is it so concerning?
AD: The acronym is for electromagnetic fields. I wouldn't necessarily describe myself as an expert, but I've been deeply involved with local issues related to 5G towers over the past few years. In fact, the push for smart meters on homes was one of the key reasons my family decided to leave Seattle four and a half years ago. When discussing EMF exposure, especially concerning 5G technology, we encounter a dual interpretation of '5G': on one hand, it describes the fifth generation of cellular technology, promoting faster speeds, lower latency, and more efficient data transfer. On the other hand, '5G' also refers to the five gigahertz frequency band, which opens up a broader conversation. The FCC has expanded the available bands for telecommunications use from what was a mere eight bands in the 2G era to up to 3000 bands under 5G. This expansion allows telecommunications companies to emit microwave radiation at frequencies and distances previously unencountered, posing significant health risks. I recommend learning more about EMF exposure and getting involved in local advocacy.
MA: Why is EMF exposure so harmful to children, and what can we do to mitigate its dangers?
AD: Regarding children, their vulnerability to EMF exposure is heightened due to their smaller and thinner skulls, compared to adults' larger, thicker skulls which offer more brain protection. The rapid cellular turnover in children's bodies, essential for growth, parallels the process by which cancer cells proliferate—through continuous division. Additional exposure to radiation during these critical growth phases can exacerbate risks, potentially leading to greater health issues in kids than adults, whose cellular division rates have slowed.
As for protection, in my household, we use a switch for our Wi-Fi router to turn it off at night, minimizing unnecessary exposure to electromagnetic fields during sleep—an important time for the body's repair processes. I advise against living near 5G towers or having a smart meter installed on your property. If avoidance is impossible, consulting with experts like Keith Cutter can offer strategies to mitigate exposure. Additionally, we utilize Faraday bags for our phones overnight. Despite relying on my phone as an alarm, enclosing it in a Faraday bag prevents radiation from being emitted close to my head, ensuring the device is near yet not harmful.
MA: Thanks, Alissa! We so appreciate your insights.
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