How to Make a Faraday Cage (An Easy Illustrated Guide)

I do prep. The subject of the EMP is one of the least understood. We aren't even sure what will happen to vehicles with computerized components since the only test was done pre-computers and the cars had to be returned in working order. As a result, they were exposed to field strengths only strong enough to stall them. A couple had to have radios replaced though. So we don't really know. As a general rule, pre-76 for some models, pre-73 (I think) for others. And you might still have to replace things like alternators and starters. When I was trying to get solar on my house, I was looking at EMP hardened solar panels and equipment. I could have chosen those but it wouldn't have passed code inspection so it wouldn't have been installed, I would have had to have done it myself. Another misconception is anything current electronics. Most of them have wires, etc too small to generate an electric field from an EMP. But power lines are like a magnet to the burst. The way an EMP is formed is that the gamma rays will strike through the atmosphere and strip the electrons off of the atmosphere molecules and the magnetic wave will push them down, stripping more as it goes. The magnetic wave will generate electricity in wires and any insufficiently shielded cables/wires will pick up the electrons as they strike. The end result is a phenomenal amount of electricity that flows through so fast that not even surge protectors will work. If you get the chance, read *One Second After*. It does a great job at showing what will happen in an EMP strike. Summary: We go back to the 1800s and 90% of the US population dies within 3 months. Those on medical interventions (diabetes, mental health, etc) will die quickly as their supplies run out. People will get desperate. Fights for supplies and resources will start. It's a good book and worth the read.