Resilience Tip #003 - EMP Protection
Hello Everyone,
Its been a while, I have been working on some video content going over this topic, however considering the continuing escalations of the world, and the fact that the videos are not yet ready. I want to post some quick information regarding my solutions for EMP protection for sensitive electronic items. The videos I am working on deomstrate this concept in practice as well as, show some sizing variations to help determine what size might be needed for your items and discuss what you may want to consider storing for post EMP situations. I am also thinking about doing some tests regarding water penetration. In the mean time here is a quick write up, regarding what I currently employ and why.
Knowing that EMP protection can get rather expensive, the most cost effective way I have found to potect sensitive electronics is using Faraday Bags. They are inexpensive and can be nested to multiply protection, while maintaining a somewhat small maleable form factor allowing for ease in transnportation. When sealed properly they also double as a weather barrier and in combination with Gripstics bag seals items are easy to access while creating a great repeatable seal. Its a little more costly than tape or bag/binder clips but it works much better for keeping the bags sealed as the tension is maintained along the entire length of the bag. Also the ease of installation/removal of the Gripstics really minimizes the hassle of accessing frequently used items, while still allowing for rapid deployment if necessary.
These are the bags I use in combination with the Gripstics for a majority of my storage needs.
I do use some NEST-Z (They come with a Ziplock Seal) for items that are accessed daily, however the issue I have run into with the NEST-Z bags is the ziplock seal tends to come unglued over time. For this reason I recommend the regular bags and the Gripstics for maximum realiability. You can find the NEST-Z bags in the link below.
If you want to learn more about EMP protection I would highly suggest checking out disasterpreparer's website as well as his youtube channel where he tests and discusses various scenarios and solutions. Also for some real EMP tests on items check out Sol-Arks videos at the bottom.