Emergency Preparedness
EMP and Solar Flare Protection: Safeguard Your Electronics
Understand EMP and solar flare threats. Protect critical electronics with Faraday cages.
Ethan Walker
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Understanding the Threat
EMP: Electromagnetic pulse from nuclear detonation or weapon CME: Coronal Mass Ejection from sun (solar flare)
Both can damage unprotected electronics.
Carrington Event Warning
In 1859, a solar storm caused telegraph fires worldwide. A similar event today would devastate modern infrastructure.
What's Vulnerable?
- Computers and phones
- Vehicle electronics
- Power grid
- Communications
- Medical devices
DIY Faraday Cage
Metal Bin Method
- Galvanised metal bin with lid
- Line completely with cardboard
- Place electronics inside
- Ensure no gaps in seal
- Test with phone inside (should lose signal)
What to Protect
- Spare radio
- Backup phone
- Solar charger
- LED torch
- Critical documents (USB drive)
- Vehicle spare computer module
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