# Emergency Preparedness on The No Agenda Show

Emergency Preparedness comes up in 13 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to December 2025.

- **Chapters:** 13
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Discussed:** June 2010 – December 2025
- **Related topics:** [Fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [Alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [Atms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atms.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Blue Sky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-sky.md), [Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash.md), [Colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [Comet Elenin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comet-elenin.md)

## Chapters 1–13 of 13

### Australia Social Media Ban, Blue Sky Exemption

- **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-04
- **Time:** 2:48:28–2:52:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/australia-social-media-ban-blue-sky-exemption.md

Australia is implementing a social media ban for children under 16, effective December 10th. Notably, the platform Blue Sky is reportedly exempt from the ban, leading to accusations of political bias. Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, the government is distributing emergency preparedness brochures advising citizens to prepare for 72-hour power outages following the cancellation of Russian gas contracts.

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### Starlink Mini and the No Agenda Go-Bag

- **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-30
- **Time:** 22:00–25:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/starlink-mini-and-the-no-agenda-go-bag.md

Elon Musk's Starlink is promoting a "Mini" device for $5 a month in a deactivated state, intended for emergency "go-bags." The hosts brainstorm the contents of a theoretical "No Agenda Go-Bag," including wind-up flashlights, mac and cheese, and vouchers for resume services. They joke about the impracticality of standard small emergency kits compared to a fully loaded garment bag.

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### Ten Days of Darkness, Starlink Internet, Communication Blackout

- **Episode:** [1726: The Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-02
- **Time:** 9:23–11:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog/chapter/ten-days-of-darkness-starlink-internet-communication-blackout.md

A conspiracy theory warns of an imminent ten-day global communication blackout where the internet will transition exclusively to the Starlink satellite network. Citizens are urged to stockpile a month's supply of food, water, and cash as banks and ATMs are expected to fail. The theory claims the military will eventually provide supplies and broadcast "education" on freedom.

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### Paris Flood Drills, Seine River Disaster Preparedness

- **Episode:** [821: Manterruptors](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/821-manterruptors.md)
- **Published:** 2016-05-01
- **Time:** 22:31–23:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/821-manterruptors/chapter/paris-flood-drills-seine-river-disaster-preparedness.md

The city of Paris is conducting extensive emergency drills to prepare for a potential 100-year catastrophic flood of the River Seine. Experts warn that such an event would leave over one million people without power and cause severe damage to subways and communication networks. The exercise aims to raise public awareness in a population that has become disconnected from environmental risks.

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### DHS Response to Grid Threats, Jeh Johnson's Radio Advice

- **Episode:** [769: Electile Dysfuntion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-29
- **Time:** 1:12:09–1:15:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion/chapter/dhs-response-to-grid-threats-jeh-johnson-s-radio-advice.md

Ted Koppel recounts interviews with DHS secretaries Janet Napolitano and Jeh Johnson regarding grid security. Napolitano estimated the chance of a successful attack at 80-90%, while Johnson reportedly dismissed the concern by suggesting citizens simply keep a battery-powered radio, which Koppel finds woefully inadequate.

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### Dirty Bomb Myths and Radiological Protection

- **Episode:** [630: Double Twister](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-02
- **Time:** 3:23:31–3:31:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister/chapter/dirty-bomb-myths-and-radiological-protection.md

The hosts debunk common myths regarding "dirty bombs" or radiological dispersion devices. Citing expert Larry Grimm, they explain that the primary danger of such a device is public panic rather than radiation, and they provide practical advice on protection through distance, shielding, and staying upwind.

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### America's Preparathon, FEMA, and Emergency Resilience

- **Episode:** [607: Big Sandy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/607-big-sandy.md)
- **Published:** 2014-04-10
- **Time:** 27:48–29:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/607-big-sandy/chapter/america-s-preparathon-fema-and-emergency-resilience.md

The White House announced "America's Preparathon," a national campaign scheduled for April 30th to increase community resilience through hazard-specific drills and discussions. The initiative focuses on group exercises for disasters like hurricanes but notably lacks mention of amateur radio integration. One host jokes about his own lack of preparedness and the difficulty of writing a guide for the event.

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### FEMA Wood-Burning Gasifier for Emergency Power

- **Episode:** [525: SnowJob](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-27
- **Time:** 1:30:19–1:33:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob/chapter/fema-wood-burning-gasifier-for-emergency-power.md

A FEMA brochure describes how to build a wood-burning gasifier to run internal combustion engines and generators during a grid failure. The technology converts wood pellets or charcoal into gas that can power a vehicle or a home generator. The hosts express fascination with the DIY nature of the project and its utility for emergency preparedness.

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### Zombie Preparedness and CDC Media Campaigns

- **Episode:** [414: Thingamajig](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/414-thingamajig.md)
- **Published:** 2012-06-03
- **Time:** 2:02:35–2:08:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/414-thingamajig/chapter/zombie-preparedness-and-cdc-media-campaigns.md

The CDC has launched a "zombie preparedness" campaign, which officials claim is a novel way to engage the public in hurricane season readiness. This coincides with a gruesome incident in Miami involving Rudy Eugene, which the media has labeled a "zombie" attack. Critics suggest these campaigns are either distractions or viral marketing for the upcoming film World War Z.

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### Comet Elenin and Emergency Preparedness Rumors

- **Episode:** [335: Aardvark Effect](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/335-aardvark-effect.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-01
- **Time:** 1:38:30–1:42:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/335-aardvark-effect/chapter/comet-elenin-and-emergency-preparedness-rumors.md

Rumors regarding Comet Elenin suggest a potential catastrophic event in September or October 2011. An anecdote is shared about a federal employee in Alaska abruptly moving to Colorado, allegedly due to inside information about the comet. While NASA dismisses the comet as a "fuzzball," the hosts remain skeptical of official narratives.

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### NASA Director Charles Bolden's Emergency Message

- **Episode:** [335: Aardvark Effect](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/335-aardvark-effect.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-01
- **Time:** 1:42:55–1:47:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/335-aardvark-effect/chapter/nasa-director-charles-bolden-s-emergency-message.md

NASA Director Charles Bolden released a video message in June 2011 urging employees to develop family preparedness plans and emergency supply kits. Bolden mentioned the safety of people "off this planet" and the need to prepare for "unforeseen" attacks similar to 9/11. The hosts analyze the message for coded warnings about upcoming disasters.

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### CDC Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Campaign

- **Episode:** [305: Last Show Ever](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever.md)
- **Published:** 2011-05-19
- **Time:** 1:51:25–1:57:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/cdc-zombie-apocalypse-preparedness-campaign.md

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) launched a social media campaign using a "zombie apocalypse" theme to encourage emergency preparedness. The hosts debate whether this is a joke or a "hip" marketing tactic. They criticize the CDC's advice for lacking practical "zombie killing" information, such as the "double tap" method, and link the concept to vaccine-induced behavior.

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### Executive Order 11490 and Emergency Powers

- **Episode:** [212: Billion Dollar Riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-27
- **Time:** 1:08:49–1:10:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/executive-order-11490-and-emergency-powers.md

Executive Order 11490, originally signed by President Richard Nixon, is discussed as a mechanism that allows the US government to seize control of communications, banking, and private property during a national emergency.

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