Showing posts with label grid down. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grid down. Show all posts

Sunday, July 26, 2015

NSA Director Says Chinese Cyber Hackers Can Shut Down U.S. Power Grid
















NSA Director Michael Rogers says that Chinese cyber hackers can shut down the power grid in the United States and essentially end life as we know it in America. According to the federal official, China and “one or two” other countries are capable of  launching cyberattacks that terminate the ability of the power grid to function and shut down other “critical systems” nationwide.
The real possibility of massive and devastating power grid cyberattacks has long been discussed by both national security experts and the five million prepper families in the United States, but has not officially been confirmed by a “top cyber official” in the federal government until now.
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Saturday, July 25, 2015

Getting Started: Prepping for a 2 Week Power Outage





















If you’re new to preparedness, you may be reading some of the excellent and informative websites out there and feeling quite quite overwhelmed. While many sites recommend a one year supply of food, manual tools, and a bug out lodge in the forest, it’s vital to realize that is a long-term goal, not a starting point.
A great starting point for someone who is just getting started on a preparedness journey is prepping specifically for a two-week power outage. If you can comfortably survive for two weeks without electricity, you will be in a far better position than most of the people in North America.
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