Another Note...
While the consensus is that Starfish Prime caused the limited streetlight outage in Hawaii, it is far from a proven conclusion.
The most widely accepted theory within DOD is that it was the bright light from the explosion that triggered photovoltaic switches on the already overloaded lines, causing them to switch off/on to quickly and therefore burning the fuses.
NOT the EMP.
And, yes, I do have some expertise. Though it’s limited.
I have 10 years in military communications to include several years in the MEECN network and over a year as a DCA facility auditor. That included training in the effects of EMP from the DOD point of view...
The necessary grounding, shielding etc. As well as expected practical effects at distances.
Of course they could have been lying to us, or perhaps they didn’t know what they were talking about.
I have no way to independently verify that. But I suspect they were expert and genuinely wanted those responsible for carrying out the nations essential communications to be prepared for the likely outcome.
Tech Control?