Ive been thinking about nuclear war quite a bit lately, I dont feel anxious but I do like to feel prepared. While I think the main priority should be food and water for the ensuing famine, having a laptop might be beneficial (obviously no internet though).
Ive heard about bombs knocking out telecommunication, but do they also fuck up the personal electronics permamently of people who are far enough away not to be killed by the blasts?
You could absolutely build a Faraday cage, but if you’re thinking about disaster prep then I would not put that high on your list. Find out what disasters would be most likely in your area and get prepared for those. If possible, get involved in local programs to help out in the event of an emergency. I’m just getting involved in a program called CERT that is associated with FEMA in concert with local governments.
Community members get training to supplement first responders in the event of an emergency. In my area, the Big One is a subduction zone earthquake, where we would likely be involved in the city’s response. There is also some involvement in more pedestrian emergencies like weather events.