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“EMP Threat: How one weapon, natural phenomenon could render electronics useless” by Steve Wolford, 3 News Las Vegas Transcript of EMP Threat video: LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The whole concept of an electromagnetic pulse sounds like science fiction, but they are very real. There are two potential sources for an EMP: the deliberate detonation of…
EMP Protection – Baby Steps in the NDAA for FY 2020 We’re not there yet, but the U.S. has just taken several steps towards EMP protection and civil defense. On December 20, 2019, the President signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 into law. (Public Law No. 116-92.) The 1119 page…
By Jonathan Hollerman Guest Post Did America just use an EMP attack against Venezuela’s grid? Venezuela is once again in the news. If only I had a dollar for every instance someone has asked me what is going on with the Venezuelan electric grid. For the record: I don’t know what is going on with…
I filed a FOIA with DHS for correspondence on EMP / GMD Have you ever, while reading a Senate report, suddenly found yourself compelled to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? No? Well, it actually did happen to me. I was reading the annual report…
Edison Electric Institute’s Members Include State Owned Chinese Companies The Edison Electric Institute (EEI), according to their website, is the trade association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Let’s start with Exhibit A—The Edison Electric Institute’s May 2019 member list. You will note on page 3 the names of three Chinese “members” of…
The much anticipated EPRI EMP Report has just been released. As I predicted a few weeks ago, the EPRI EMP Report is a complete sham. In this article, I will explain why. More importantly, I will explain why this is important to the safety of your family and the United States. Who is EPRI? The…
On March 26 2019, President Trump issued Executive Order 13865. The electric industry instantly praised the order. Or did they? After two decades of inaction and what Senator Ron Johnson calls “admiring the problem” by administrations both red and blue, finally, the President has taken action. Executive Order 13865 begins to put some of the…
Executive Order on EMP is long overdue! I’ll never forget this moment. Tommy Waller, Tom Popik and I were driving back from a presentation in Newport New Hampshire for Jay Lucas – and I was reading aloud President Trump’s just issued Executive Order on EMP. The ink wasn’t even dry on his signature. For many…
Dr. George Baker outlines action items at Senate hearing to secure the electric grid from EMP and GMD Dr. George Baker of the Foundation for Resilient Societies, the Secure the Grid Coalition and the Congressional EMP Commission was the star witness in the Senate hearing on February 27, 2019 entitled: “Perspectives on Protecting the Electric…
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Protection and Resilience Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure and Equipment Department of Homeland Security, National Coordinating Center for Communications (NCC). National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD: Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Protection and Resilience Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure and Equipment Version 2.2 – 5 February 2019 Guidelines are subject to change…