>>1973945This scenario wouldn't be and actual 18 month national blackout, partial functioning would be up in hours to days, with full repair in a few months, the "18 month" thing comes from the production waitlist for certain transformer equipment, which could be rushed and substituted in an emergency.
But yeah mostly, rural property with well and wind+solar system to run it, lots of stored food, lots of firewood, and mostly sane people living with me.