← Disasters / Man-made
Extended Grid Failure & Cyberattack
Power, internet and payment systems down for a week or more.
What it is / 01
A long-duration outage from a cyberattack, equipment sabotage or cascading failures that may affect phones, banking and fuel pumps.
Warning signs
- Widespread outages across regions
- Card readers and ATMs not working
- Official advisories about infrastructure attacks
Before / 02
- Build toward 14 days of water and food
- Keep cash in small bills
- Print contact lists and maps
- Get a portable power station or solar charger
During / 03
- Conserve phone battery: airplane mode between checks
- Listen to NOAA or AM radio
- Pool resources with neighbors
After / 04
- Watch for scams posing as utilities or banks
- Restock and review what ran out first
Items to have / 05
- Cash
- Solar charger
- Portable power station
- Printed contacts
- Hand-crank radio
Official resources / 06
Always follow instructions from local authorities.