“The more you prepare, the better you will be, even if you have not fully anticipated what will happen,” said former New York City Mayor Rudi Giuliani.

Ever wonder what would happen if a large part of the country had no electricity and the rest of the country had electricity? Imagine driving through an area without power. All you want to do is get to the closest area that still has power. Will the area with power have the facilities to help you? What if the area with power does not have the infrastructure to help you and you are instructed to keep driving? Where to what for?

We know that the United States is the target of several nations; China, Russia and Iran immediately come to mind. Each is calculating how they can cause the most harm at the least cost to themselves. This calculation is exactly why the red nations are studying the electrical power grid system in the United States. The implications of a massive power grid failure on the North American automotive public would be devastating.

Of course, the impact of a major power grid failure would affect much more than just transportation, but for emphasis, I’ll focus only on the North American automotive public. Without electricity, those without gas reserves would quickly run out. Gas stations, which need electricity to pump gasoline from their tanks, would be of no help. As a result, in a day or two the American car public would be stranded everywhere. Cars would be found left on interstate highways, parking lots, small roads, city streets, and country roads. Cars would quickly become an iconic symbol of what would then be useless artifacts. Replacing the automobile masses of North America would instead be masses of people walking; still with the intention of at least trying to get where they hoped to get by car.

Jets, buses, trucks, and yes, even boats, would soon stop due to a lack of electricity. The implications for society are so multifactorial that they are almost incalculable.

Much of this can be mitigated if you have a plan or are willing to invest in one. It doesn’t have to be an expensive process to get a survival plan … under $ 100. Once in hand, read it, then read it again. Start practicing what you say and make sure you slowly gain the extra tools you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Getting a plan outlining a baseline of key survival skills and then practicing that skill set will really lower your stress level as you’ll know what to do in the event of a major power grid failure. Taking a few basic steps to ensure your safety in the event of a major national emergency now can make a big difference later, whether you’re at home or on the road.