preparedness
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Should you worry about an EMP attack? An honest assessment
Electromagnetic pulse scenarios show up in every defense-cycle conversation. The honest answer about risk, what an EMP would actually do, and what household preparedness — if any — is rational.

Why prepping is rational (and why it's also irrational)
Most preparedness writing skews either dismissive ('you don't need anything') or apocalyptic ('the end is nigh'). The honest answer sits in between. Here's how to think about household preparedness as risk management, not identity.

The 72-hour emergency kit, ranked by what you actually need
Most pre-built emergency kits are mostly filler. Here's what actually goes in a 3-day kit that handles realistic disruptions — based on FEMA recommendations and the kits emergency-management professionals actually use.