Congressman Trent Franks describes the threats to the grid from electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) at the Second Annual World Summit on Infrastructure Security. April 11, 2011 in Washington, DC. For a large collection of congressional documents and federal studies on electric grid security and the threat electromagnetic pulse, click here.
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VIDEO: The Second Annual World Summit on Infrastructure Security
Summary video of the Second Annual World Summit on Infrastructure Security. April 11, 2011 in Washington, DC. Video from the Second Annual World Summit on Infrastructure Security, Washington, DC. (Time: 12:42) Speakers: Congressman Trent Franks, (R-AZ) Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY) Dr. Thomas J. Bogdan, National Weather Service Gerry Cauley, President & CEO, NERC John Kappenman,…
VIDEO: Cybersecurity Issues Facing the Power Grid
Cybersecurity Issues Facing the Power Grid. (Time: 4:16) NEMA’s Asst. VP for Strategic Initiatives Paul Molitor joins Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) on Fox News Channel’s America’s News HQ with Shannon Bream. The segment aired live on Sunday, March 6, 2011.
VIDEO: First Annual World Infrastructure Security Summit
First Annual World Infrastructure Security Summit, September 20, 2010 London. EISS Summary Video:
VIDEO: Senate Hearing: Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorist Attacks
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing: Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorist Attacks. Aug 4, 2010. 61 Minutes. Witnesses: Baker, James A.Associate Deputy Attorney General, Department of Justice Beckham, Steward Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency->Office of National Capital Region Coordination Fine, Glenn A. Inspector General, Department of Justice Frankel, Michael Executive Director, Commission on Electromagnetic Pulse Attack Larsen,…
VIDEO: James Carafano and William Graham explain the danger of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP).
In a segment for “33 Minutes,” James Carafano and William Graham explain the danger of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP). Uploaded on YouTube July 8, 2010 by EMPAct America
VIDEO: Rep. Roscoe Bartlett – A major solar storm or EMP will shut down our grid
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett floor statement in support of the GRID Act HR 5026, June 09 2010.
VIDEO: Newt Gingrich Warns of Electromagnetic Pulse Attack
Oct 1, 2009. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich warns that the United States is particularly vulnerable to an electromagnetic pulse attack, which is capable of wiping out an entire energy grid. “This is a catastrophic threat waiting to happen…North Korea, China and Russia all understand it and are all working on it.” Sponsored by the Heritage…
VIDEO: Newt Gingrich would have disabled North Korea’s missile before it could have launched.
Newt Gingrich told Fox’s Chris Wallace that he would have disabled North Korea’s missile before it could have launched and the threat of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack changes every equation. “There are three or four techniques that could have been used, from unconventional forces to standoff capabilities, to say: ‘We’re not going to tolerate a…
VIDEO from the Center for Security Policy: EMP – A Terrorist’s Dream
Description: Short film produced by the Center for Security Policy warning about the dangers of an EMP attack. In a widely-read article in Imprimus, Frank Gaffney was one of the first to bring attention to EMP, “America’s Achilles’ Heel.”