Solar storm 2024: What should you do to prepare?

The Hill ^ | 05/09/2024 | ALIX MARTICHOUX

[ChicagoConservative27]

NEXSTAR) – It’s been almost 20 years since we’ve seen a geomagnetic storm as strong as the one heading our way this weekend. Power operators and other groups that maintain critical infrastructure are preparing for what might happen when the coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, hit Earth. But is there anything you should be doing?

A G4-level solar storm, such as the one expected to hit as soon as Friday evening, can cause issues with the power grid, radio communications and the accuracy of GPS.

[ChicagoConservative27]

Do we have to wear masks? (S)

[Mr Ramsbotham]

I’ve stopped using plastic bags and straws.

[oldasrocks]

NO masks but a tin foil hat is mandatory.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Cases of Wisconsin venison jerky and beer on my end.

Earth, Wind, and Fire in the jukebox.

[NWFree]

I’m adding extra sunscreen

[CatOwner]

Wasn’t it supposed to happen around 8pm ET today?

[ChicagoConservative27]

I have no clue

[OSHA]

I am grinding cicada shells to powder and snorting them!

[NavyShoe]

Don’t Bogart that cicada!

[FreeReign]

Maybe Biden should declare a national emergency. /s

[Red Badger]

Don’t look up........

[R_Kangel]

..... Ha .... No need to panic FRiends ..... My guess is that there may be a few glitches in some navigation for a few minutes but other than that we will all be laughing about this tomorrow LOL.

..... Anyways ... I'm heading down to my bunker for the night .... So I'll see ya all tomorrow ....

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[Liaison]

That hat is to catch the flair emp and repower the brain? That good timing as there is a lot of college students and politicians that need a tune up. /sarc

[CtBigPat]

Real Men of Genius -- Mr. 80 SPF Sunblock Wearer

I'm waiting for the clouds to break here in Connecticut.

[Robert DeLong]

It’s been almost 20 years since we’ve seen a geomagnetic storm as strong as the one heading our way this weekend. Power operators and other groups that maintain critical infrastructure are preparing for what might happen when the coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, hit Earth. But is there anything you should be doing?

What negative effects did they bring. Ummm, nothing that I remember hearing about. Does anyone know any different, of some adverse effect from almost 20 years ago in 2004/5?

Everything now is an opportunity to generate fear porn into society.

[Libloather]

Duck?

[FreedomPoster]

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[KarlInOhio]

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I am tapping my telegraph key with a long plastic stick to keep from being shocked.

[scott7278]

I caught a solar flare with my bare hands and ate it for dinner.

[BatGuano]

Dress Formal, Business, Resort, or Casual.
But, Please cover the privates.
Sun Screen is advised.

It’s a, “No Masks event.”