They say the typical. Pull out cash get some extra food and stuff. I’ve never had a warning from them before and would consider them reliable. When Covid crumbles the distraction is close.
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I've been ready for years now lol. Better to be years early than a day late. Even if it takes many more months, big things will happen eventually.
I agree and it is noticeable how they have been ramping up the cyber attack preemptive programing since last year.
I don't mean to sound stupid here but I need to understand. If there is a cyber attack will that take out electricity as well?
Probably. They're all computerised and online so an internet shutdown would result in things overheating, fires. Hopefully they've got back-up generators. The advice is to have lots of cash on hand, enough food and water for 3 weeks.
I am good with the food and water. I do not have a generator. I will make sure I have cash. Thanks for the info. Be safe.
You too fren
I bought a jumpstarting battery at harbor freight, it has usb ports on it should charge everything I need for several weeks.
fill your gas tank too.
Good point,and I always try to fill it if it gets down to 1/2
What model did you get?
I'll check when I get home,but they only sell one model,it was about 50 dollers. Make sure to charge it once a month or so.
Okay, I only saw that model. I didn't think it was very powerful. You don't have to check, I'll look into it. Much appreciated.
👍 great idea. I'm off to get one.
Not sure about that - I would need to grab the details but the power grids although intertwine. The systems or source energy are on isolated grids. Their systems are not certified for cloud, or weren’t a few years back. I know PSE in W.Wa has backup infrastructure in E.Wa via portable units. They’re fully enclosed, isolated and independently powered - designed specifically for ICS. Chelan County PUD infra is completely segregated, obviously they’re self sustaining.
The chance of a nationwide power outage is not likely. There would need to be a massive coordinated attempt, a regional EMP or something. Unless that Solar Winds hack left all the breadcrumbs needed to exploit all these segregated systems at the same time.
Regional outages are more possible but still not likely. Local outages of course happen often. Texas is not on a regional grid, state power grid.
That’s my limited knowledge - I’m sure someone on this board knows more about power and their ICS environments.
Good to know. I'm in Holland which very rarely has shutdowns but neighbouring Germany (and then Austria) are seriously underpowered which will have a knock-on effect. Sub stations are isolated but progressive management may have cut corners and compromised that security by digitisation. Solaris hack bit worrying.
Hey, checkout the bios of the executives running your utility service to know where you're headed.
At a very minimum you would lose internet and communications. Your personal electronics (computers, phones, etc) may be permanently destroyed, depending on the type of attack. People with a “smart meter” may lose utilities to their house even if the grid as a whole remains intact.
The grid has additional protections compared to the average resident, but is still extremely vulnerable. However, protecting it will be a top priority, and presumably the military has countermeasures to protect it, or at least restore segments of it relatively quickly.
There are so many possible attacks it’s impossible to predict how to prepare. In my opinion, at a minimum you should have the materials and wherewithal to filter water, heat a room in your house, and feed your family for at least 8 weeks. If you haven’t done so, it would also be a worthwhile weekend project to back up all your digital photos and data to a USB stick and store it in a faraday bag.
Nice tip. Off to buy a faraday bag and a jump starting battery.
Baby, the entire grid goes down. Hope for your immune system you are unvaccinated.
Lots of rumours for internet shutdown between now and February 4th on which there is a conjunction of Sun and Saturn, and 4th is start of Beijing winter Olympics. Chinese New Year on the 1st. 20th is a palindrome. Edit: 22nd
How is the 20th a palindrome?
Sorry. Thanks for picking that up. 22nd. 22 02 2022 (UK style)
Ah, thanks for the clarification. I wondered about the 22nd, but didn't think to unAmericanize the format. =)
Rather than "UK" I'd say "everywhere in the world except USA".
Datefagging at its best. A moveable feast.
Did they by chance give you a timeline of when to expect it?
no timeline other than if russia invades ukraine so I'd say right before or right after troops move. I'd say theres a 50/50 chance or better that this is a FF, and deep down I hope its the storm.
I am good with water and food. I have a small butane heater. I don't care about me so much I need to make sire my dad is ok. Good advice with backing up my photos and data thank you. I will work on that. Also I will look into a faraday bag. Thank God for GAW auch good advice and suggestions.
This might not be related but just this morning ALL of the prominent crypto youtube were hacked. I'm not sure the extent of the damage but they were all hit in the same window of time.
Not trying to doom, but in that scenario, what good will pieces of green paper that aren't backed by anything do? You can't even deposit it in your account at (((the bank))).
Some people will probably still take it in exchange for goods.
When the power goes out, it’s usually only for a few hours or a few days at most.
This is going to make Enrons attack on California look like a tea party. The utility companies are under the black hand of the NWO, energy power players. Our fossil fuel Overlords ... Green New Deal ... give me a f'ing break. Lots of folks with vaccine induced compromised immune systems and our cold weather state seniors may not make it out of the cold dark winter they have promoted. Can't say they didn't warn us, hope the Q team intercedes.
How much food and cash? What are the predictions for time frame from start to finish?
We're boxing in the dark.
All of you that think you are well prepared do you really believe everyone else will let you live in peace while they starve ?
This is why buying guns is part of preparation.
Dont be fat when everyone is starving.
Lol
Get a miserable mask.
I'm as weird as you are...
We're all weirdos then.
Weirdos with extra canned soup in the pantry.
Even my soup is weird.
I have these weird silver coins.
And a pile of weird weed
Am I extra weird for having a bucket of emergency food?
Better have a source to heat that soup.
...and boolits...
Sit back and enjoy the show.
Get your faraday cages ready.