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EMP & Solar Storm

What an EMP or a major solar storm could do to the power grid, your car and your electronics, and how real the risk is. Plain explanations built on public reports and past events.

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EMP Survival Rate: What the Senate Hearing Really Said

A Senate hearing put the US EMP survival rate near 10%. Here's who actually said it, what the science supports, and how preparation changes your odds.

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What to know about emp & solar storm

What counts as an EMP threat?

An electromagnetic pulse can come from a nuclear blast high in the atmosphere or from a strong solar storm hitting Earth's magnetic field. The 1859 Carrington Event and the 1989 Quebec blackout show what solar storms have already done to power systems.

Articles here explain how these threats work, how they compare with other risks to the grid, and which steps matter most if one happens.

Can an EMP hurt people directly?

No. The danger is to electronics and the power grid, and to everything that depends on them, such as water pumps, fuel and communication.

Where should I start preparing?

Start with water, food and a plan for the first 72 hours. Our Survival Plans section walks you through it.

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