Domestic extremists have plotted to disrupt U.S. power grid, DHS bulletin warns
Source: CBS News
"DVEs have developed credible, specific plans to attack electricity infrastructure since at least 2020, identifying the electric grid as a particularly attractive target given its interdependency with other infrastructure sectors," the bulletin reads.
It warns that extremists "adhering to a range of ideologies will likely continue to plot and encourage physical attacks against electrical infrastructure."
Still, the bulletin notes that, "Absent significant technical knowledge or insider assistance, small scale attacks are unlikely to cause widespread, multi-state power loss but may result in physical damage that poses risks to operations or personnel."
Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/domestic-violent-extremists-plotting-disrupt-us-power-grid-dhs-bulletin-warns/
Claire Oh Nette
(2,636 posts)When they move to action, they become terrorists.
Treat them like enemy combatants, since they seem to think we are in a civil war.
tanyev
(42,552 posts)*sigh*
TeamProg
(6,124 posts)dchill
(38,482 posts)BlueWavePsych
(2,635 posts)chowder66
(9,067 posts)llashram
(6,265 posts)these clowns are patriots to recovering a white Amerikkka with all others bowing down to them. Never happen, a pipe dream yet I don't underestimate the power of "the big lie" with these treasonous idiots.
not fooled
(5,801 posts)What range--RWNJ and uber RWNJ? The wording implies a broader spectrum.
Where are the non-RWers plotting to shoot down transformers???
IronLionZion
(45,433 posts)Ray Bruns
(4,093 posts)mitch96
(13,895 posts)Local terrorists and the ruskies they will take out our grid.. Electrical, commucinacions, transport. If "they" can shut down hospitals,schools etc why now power and communications grids. No air travel? cold in the winter?
That would truly suck no matter who does it..
Of course we would retaliate and where does it go from there..? Just thinking out loud. YMMV
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Wild blueberry
(6,626 posts)Making their activities criminal just as we have for international terrorism.
WinstonSmith4740
(3,056 posts)Considering the amount of insider assistance they had on 1/6, this is not outside the realm of possibility.
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,784 posts)Sounds real smart. Like cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Better check to make sure there are still power generators available. Those American UAW made all electric Ford F-150's are not cheap either. Anarchist terrorists supporting a Union? Another oxymoron.
oldsoftie
(12,533 posts)And I doubt they think too far ahead either
KS Toronado
(17,220 posts)yaesu
(8,020 posts)keep_left
(1,783 posts)It was near San Jose.
[link:https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/02/05/272015606/sniper-attack-on-calif-power-station-raises-terrorism-fears|]
Multiple snipers destroyed numerous transformers with gunfire. These types of transformers are specialty items, usually with a long lead time for replacements.
NickB79
(19,236 posts)A dedicated crew, or even an individual, could pull over and pepper it with hundreds of high-power rounds before anyone could stop him. And it would take months to inspect the whole place for damage, and make repairs.