When the Lights Went Out - An LDS/EMP Scenario

[lundbaekcaptain of 1,000]

"When the Lights Went Out - An LDS/EMP Scenario" is a short (less than 150 pages) novel written by LDS author and lecturer Dr. Jack Monnett. Presented is a scenario involving the aftermath of an EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) attack on the United States and its devastating effect on a small LDS community. This story is intended by the author as a wake-up call for people who think America is not at risk of such an attack. The setting is a small town/community like, for example, Spring City or one of those small towns down toward or past Manti, called Pine Bluff. Electric power is unavailable for over a year. Water has to be sourced up in the hills, since the pumps cannot operate. Most cars and trucks cannot run because of the modern electronic ignition and control systems are "fried". Only a very few older vehicles run. And gasoline is available only from stalled vehicles. Sharing of food becomes a source of contention among residents, some of whom are "prepared", others not. Sewage/waste disposal becomes a problem as you can imagine. The town is attacked twice by BGs (bad guys) with guns intent on stealing food. This is not a feel good novel. But it gives a blueprint in community survival. Think of the worst things that could happen at a girls camp. And imagine a similar situation in a city like Mesa. But this book has a lot of great information and stimulates thinking about how to prepare for a scenario in which there are no “services” at all and we are cut off from the rest of the country.

[Juliettecaptain of 1,000]

"When the Lights Went Out - An LDS/EMP Scenario" is a short (less than 150 pages) novel written by LDS author and lecturer Dr. Jack Monnett. Presented is a scenario involving the aftermath of an EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) attack on the United States and its devastating effect on a small LDS community. This story is intended by the author as a wake-up call for people who think America is not at risk of such an attack. The setting is a small town/community like, for example, Spring City or one of those small towns down toward or past Manti, called Pine Bluff. Electric power is unavailable for over a year. Water has to be sourced up in the hills, since the pumps cannot operate. Most cars and trucks cannot run because of the modern electronic ignition and control systems are "fried". Only a very few older vehicles run. And gasoline is available only from stalled vehicles. Sharing of food becomes a source of contention among residents, some of whom are "prepared", others not. Sewage/waste disposal becomes a problem as you can imagine. The town is attacked twice by BGs (bad guys) with guns intent on stealing food. This is not a feel good novel. But it gives a blueprint in community survival. Think of the worst things that could happen at a girls camp. And imagine a similar situation in a city like Mesa. But this book has a lot of great information and stimulates thinking about how to prepare for a scenario in which there are no “services” at all and we are cut off from the rest of the country.

I will read that. We think about this scenario alot. We also laugh because our transportation would be an old tractor.
I would like to hear more about faraday cages and ways of protecting our electronics should an EMP attack occur.

[DrJonescaptain of 1,000]

Jack Monnett is a good man, lives two blocks north of me but is in another ward!

Saw him Sunday. He said this book -- which I enjoyed! * -- is going to be made into a MOVIE!!
Hurray! Go, Jack!

*The original version was a bit easy on how bad it will probably be with EMP attack; Jack added an addendum to say it could be much worse in big cities, words to that effect.

[lundbaekcaptain of 1,000]

As I read the book I thought back on my brief 1 hour visit with WhisperFox in Spring City in 2006. The setting seems to fit pretty well.

[DrJonescaptain of 1,000]

As I read the book I thought back on my brief 1 hour visit with WhisperFox in Spring City in 2006. The setting seems to fit pretty well.

Yes, I agree. WhisperFox still lives here, BTW. Good man also. He's doing foam clothing.

[uglypitbullcaptain of 1,000]

Yes, I agree. WhisperFox still lives here, BTW. Good man also. He's doing foam clothing.

Is this him? http://redhotlogo.com/

I was looking at sleeping bags and found this a bit ago....thought the clothing idea was kind of strange at the time.

[sbsioncaptain of 1,000]

highly recomend reading it for a CHECK LIST to see if you are REALLY READY..........inexpensive too

[sadie_Mormoncaptain of 1,000]

To think... how many of us are not prepared at all for such an event (or any event).